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#823 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 45% in state
Escalante Middle School
Middle School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
141 BAKER LANE, Durango, CO 81303
- Math 37% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escalante Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Escalante Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,565
Median home value
$535,800
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Miller Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Mountain Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 4–8 | 5.0 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escalante Middle School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escalante Middle School
Escalante Middle School is a public middle school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 511 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escalante Middle School
What grades does Escalante Middle School serve?
Escalante Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Escalante Middle School?
Escalante Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escalante Middle School rank in CO?
Escalante Middle School ranks #823 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Escalante Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Escalante Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Escalante Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escalante Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Escalante Middle School a charter school?
No, Escalante Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escalante Middle School a Title I school?
No, Escalante Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escalante Middle School?
45.6% of students at Escalante Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (970) 247-9491
- Area population (ZIP 81303)
- 9,696
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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