Serving 165 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escalante Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Escalante Middle/high School's student population of 165 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Escalante Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalante Middle/high School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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 is Escalante Middle/high School's ranking?
Escalante Middle/high School is ranked #720 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
165 students attend Escalante Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Escalante Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escalante Middle/high School?
Escalante Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Escalante Middle/high School offer ?
Escalante Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escalante Middle/high School part of?
Escalante Middle/high School is part of Chama Valley School District.
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