Summary:
The Chama Valley Independent Schools district in New Mexico has only one high school, Escalante Middle/High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 147 students. While the school benefits from relatively small class sizes, its academic performance is consistently below the statewide averages in New Mexico, with only 20% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 6% in Math, and 19% in Science, compared to state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively.
The school's struggles are further highlighted by its low ranking of 151 out of 170 high schools in the state, and a concerning decline from its previous ranking of 54 out of 182 high schools in 2017-2018. This downward trend suggests that the school may need significant interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students, who come from a highly disadvantaged background, with 97.96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data paints a picture of a struggling high school that is serving a highly disadvantaged student population. The consistently low academic performance, high poverty levels, and declining school ranking indicate that the school may need significant interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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