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#926 of 1,815 schools in CO
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Elementary School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
216 HIGHWAY 172, Durango, CO 81303
- Math 27% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florida Mesa Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Florida Mesa Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Juniper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 752 | Compare → |
| Needham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Florida Mesa Elementary School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Mesa Elementary School
Florida Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Mesa Elementary School
What grades does Florida Mesa Elementary School serve?
Florida Mesa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Mesa Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Mesa Elementary School rank in CO?
Florida Mesa Elementary School ranks #926 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Florida Mesa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Mesa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Florida Mesa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Mesa Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Florida Mesa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Florida Mesa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florida Mesa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Florida Mesa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Mesa Elementary School?
50.3% of students at Florida Mesa Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (970) 247-4250
- 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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