Very Good
#524 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Southwest Colorado Eschool
High School · San Juan Boces · Durango, CO
A San Juan Boces high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 CAMINO DEL RIO SUITE 220, Durango, CO 81301
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest Colorado Eschool score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southwest Colorado Eschool 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$83,209
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Durango Big Picture High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Durango High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,343 | 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.
San Juan Boces
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $206,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southwest Colorado Eschool is listed in San Juan BOCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Colorado Eschool
Southwest Colorado Eschool is a public high school in Durango, CO, part of San Juan Boces, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Colorado Eschool
What grades does Southwest Colorado Eschool serve?
Southwest Colorado Eschool serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Colorado Eschool?
Southwest Colorado Eschool has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Colorado Eschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Colorado Eschool is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Colorado Eschool rank in CO?
Southwest Colorado Eschool ranks #524 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Southwest Colorado Eschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Colorado Eschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Southwest Colorado Eschool?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Colorado Eschool has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Southwest Colorado Eschool a charter school?
No, Southwest Colorado Eschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Colorado Eschool a Title I school?
No, Southwest Colorado Eschool is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Phone
- (970) 403-0946
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 81301)
- 29,892
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 81301; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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