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Escalante Middle/High School

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Escalante Middle/High School is a public school located in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Chama Valley school district, and its performance and ranking among New Mexico high schools have fluctuated over the past decade.

Academically, Escalante Middle/High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in ELA was 16% compared to the state average of 39%, and in Math, the school's proficiency rate was 6% compared to the state average of 24%. The school's graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from a low of 13% in 2021-2022 to a high of 76.8% in 2020-2021, generally lower than the state average of 76.7% in 2022-2023. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students tending to perform better than their male and White counterparts.

Despite these challenges, Escalante Middle/High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 13.4 over the past three school years, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, consistently above 97% in recent years. These factors suggest that the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that contribute to its overall academic underperformance, but also present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to enhance the educational experience and success of its students.


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Public 7-12

 Stateroute 531 1158
       Tierra Amarilla, NM  87575

(575) 588-7285

District: Chama Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,189 Help


Feeder schools for Escalante Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Chama Elementary
    Tierra Amarilla Elementary
Middle:    Chama Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
American Indian:
9.7%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Escalante Middle/High School ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Escalante Middle/High School ranks worse than 61.1% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Escalante Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), American Indian (9.7%), White (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escalante Middle/High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Escalante Middle/High School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escalante Middle/High School is $14,189.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escalante Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Escalante Middle/High School 207th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Escalante Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Escalante Middle/High School 116th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Escalante Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Escalante Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.83 50th 178 71.9%
2013 66.07 55th 193 71.5%
2014 56.94 82nd 222 63.1%
2015 59.53 58th 207 72.0%
2016 43.11 102nd 208 51.0%
2019 42.51 99th 200 50.5%
2023 15.04 223rd 239 6.7%
2024 16.59 207th 235 11.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.68 56th 175 68.0%
2023 15.49 210th 227 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.36 187th 217 13.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.94 204th 221 7.7%
2024 13.29 201st 219 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.32 180th 204 11.8%
2024 10.97 199th 206 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.35 139th 187 25.7%
2023 14.33 211th 229 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Escalante Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.74 62nd 129 51.9%
2006 22.70 105th 134 21.6%
2007 45.77 83rd 150 44.7%
2008 28.94 109th 146 25.3%
2009 63.92 50th 151 66.9%
2010 46.54 83rd 154 46.1%
2011 50.49 82nd 157 47.8%
2012 82.63 21st 163 87.1%
2013 77.48 34th 177 80.8%
2014 47.75 105th 198 47.0%
2015 45.33 82nd 193 57.5%
2016 53.88 55th 185 70.3%
2017 55.40 59th 158 62.7%
2018 59.62 54th 182 70.3%
2019 28.83 122nd 181 32.6%
2023 15.04 151st 170 11.2%
2024 33.02 116th 190 38.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 32nd 164 80.5%
2019 37.94 91st 161 43.5%
2023 15.49 139th 157 11.5%
2024 42.36 73rd 154 52.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.97 52nd 145 64.1%
2019 39.72 78th 144 45.8%
2022 37.91 89th 157 43.3%
2024 18.36 133rd 153 13.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.85 40th 143 72.0%
2019 32.97 92nd 151 39.1%
2023 15.94 136th 146 6.8%
2024 13.29 148th 159 6.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 34th 133 74.4%
2019 31.06 90th 139 35.3%
2023 17.32 119th 132 9.8%
2024 23.90 112th 142 21.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Escalante Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.33 149th 157 5.1%
2024 23.50 118th 155 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Escalante Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 22 0 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1991 16 0 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1992 19 0 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1993 29 0 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1994 17 0 0 147 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 19 0 0 152 2 n/a n/a 0 173
1996 19 0 0 152 2 n/a n/a 0 173
1997 21 0 0 131 6 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 28 1 0 157 7 n/a n/a 0 193
1999 20 1 0 168 10 n/a n/a 0 199
2000 17 1 1 157 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 18 1 3 157 5 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 19 3 3 131 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 19 3 3 131 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 21 3 2 136 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 22 3 1 134 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 18 1 1 132 6 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 21 0 0 133 6 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 17 1 0 141 5 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 13 1 0 118 4 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 16 1 0 109 3 0 0 0 129
2011 11 0 0 109 0 0 0 0 120
2012 20 0 0 105 0 0 0 0 125
2013 14 0 0 124 1 0 0 0 139
2014 15 0 0 129 2 0 0 0 146
2015 16 1 0 134 1 0 0 0 152
2016 18 1 0 129 3 0 1 0 152
2017 17 2 0 127 4 0 1 0 151
2018 19 2 0 120 3 0 2 0 146
2019 21 2 0 121 6 0 0 0 150
2020 28 3 0 127 6 0 0 0 164
2021 19 2 0 122 10 0 0 0 153
2022 18 2 0 111 12 0 0 0 143
2023 14 1 0 118 14 0 0 0 147
2024 12 2 1 132 16 1 1 0 165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Escalante Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1991 162 10.7 15.1 n/a
1992 153 10.7 14.2 n/a
1993 167 10.3 16.2 n/a
1994 164 12.4 13.2 n/a
1995 173 11.5 15.0 n/a
1996 173 11.5 15.0 n/a
1997 158 12.6 12.5 n/a
1998 193 10.0 19.3 n/a
1999 199 13.0 15.3 7
2000 179 13.0 13.8 3.4
2001 184 14.0 13.1 69
2002 159 11.9 13.4 73
2003 159 11.9 13.4 73
2004 163 14.1 11.6 65
2005 162 14.9 10.9 64.2
2006 158 15.3 10.3 98.1
2007 160 13.9 11.5 98.1
2008 164 13.6 12.1 98.2
2009 136 11.7 11.6 97.8
2010 129 11.1 11.5 97.7
2011 120 10.6 11.3 97.5
2012 125 12.3 10.1 97.6
2013 139 10.5 13.2 97.8
2014 146 11.0 13.2 91.1
2015 152 11.0 13.8 61.2
2016 152 13.0 11.6 95.4
2017 151 13.0 11.6 93.4
2018 146 11.7 12.4 97.9
2019 150 11.7 12.7 98
2020 164 11.0 14.9 98.2
2021 153 11.6 13.1 98
2022 143 10.6 13.4 97.9
2023 147 14.1 10.3 98
2024 165 12.5 13.2 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Escalante Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1991 162 10.7 15.1 n/a
1992 153 10.7 14.2 n/a
1993 167 10.3 16.2 n/a
1994 164 12.4 13.2 n/a
1995 173 11.5 15.0 n/a
1996 173 11.5 15.0 n/a
1997 158 12.6 12.5 n/a
1998 193 10.0 19.3 n/a
1999 199 13.0 15.3 7
2000 179 13.0 13.8 3.4
2001 184 14.0 13.1 69
2002 159 11.9 13.4 73
2003 159 11.9 13.4 73
2004 163 14.1 11.6 65
2005 162 14.9 10.9 64.2
2006 158 15.3 10.3 98.1
2007 160 13.9 11.5 98.1
2008 164 13.6 12.1 98.2
2009 136 11.7 11.6 97.8
2010 129 11.1 11.5 97.7
2011 120 10.6 11.3 97.5
2012 125 12.3 10.1 97.6
2013 139 10.5 13.2 97.8
2014 146 11.0 13.2 91.1
2015 152 11.0 13.8 61.2
2016 152 13.0 11.6 95.4
2017 151 13.0 11.6 93.4
2018 146 11.7 12.4 97.9
2019 150 11.7 12.7 98
2020 164 11.0 14.9 98.2
2021 153 11.6 13.1 98
2022 143 10.6 13.4 97.9
2023 147 14.1 10.3 98
2024 165 12.5 13.2 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Escalante Middle/High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,189

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Escalante Middle/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 223rd of 239 Middle schools
 43.8%
Ranks 122nd of 181 High schoolsRanks 151st of 170 High schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Language Arts (Escalante Middle/High School)2519
 6%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Chama Valley)2217.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
11th Grade Science (Escalante Middle/High School)1642.1
 26.1%
   11th Grade Science (Chama Valley)1642.1
 26.1%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students150147
 2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian614
 133.3%
Asian00
Hispanic121118
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2114
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%98%
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Escalante Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chama Elementary
Elementary : Tierra Amarilla Elementary
Middle : Chama Middle

Escalante Middle/High School ranks 116th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 165 students attended Escalante Middle/High School.

Students at Escalante Middle/High School are 80% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 7% White, 1% African American.


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