Durango School District No. 9-r
School District · Durango, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Durango School District No. 9-r?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Durango School District No. 9-r as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
The Juniper School
Durango · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park Elementary School
Durango · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Durango High School
Durango · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#41 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,729
$429 vs Colorado median
District size
5,146 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Durango School District No. 9-r ranks #41 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Durango School District No. 9-r's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Juniper School (8.6/10), Park Elementary School (8.4/10), and Durango High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Durango School District No. 9-r schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Durango School District No. 9-r
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Juniper School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Park Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Durango High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Riverview Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Durango Big Picture High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Escalante Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Miller Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Needham Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Florida Mesa Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Durango School District No. 9-r
Durango School District No. 9-r is a Durango, Colorado school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 5,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $14,729 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Durango School District No. 9-r demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Juniper School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Durango School District No. 9-r students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Durango School District No. 9-r, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Durango School District No. 9-r with test data.
Schools in Durango School District No. 9-r
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Durango
- Total Enrollment
- 5,146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 397
- District spending per student
- $14,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Durango School District No. 9-r?
Durango School District No. 9-r has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Durango School District No. 9-r?
The average composite rating for Durango School District No. 9-r is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Durango School District No. 9-r?
Durango School District No. 9-r's district-level spending was $14,729 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Durango School District No. 9-r?
The average student-teacher ratio in Durango School District No. 9-r is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Durango School District No. 9-r?
The Juniper School is the highest-rated school in Durango School District No. 9-r with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Durango School District No. 9-r?
Across schools in Durango School District No. 9-r with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Durango School District No. 9-r compare to other districts in Colorado?
Durango School District No. 9-r has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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