Serving 143 students in grades 7-12, Escalante Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escalante Middle/high School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escalante Middle/high School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escalante Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Escalante Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Escalante Middle/high School?
143 students attend Escalante Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Escalante Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalante Middle/high School?
Escalante Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escalante Middle/high School offer ?
Escalante Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Escalante Middle/high School part of?
Escalante Middle/high School is part of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District.
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