Excellent
#138 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
The Juniper School
Elementary School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO BOX 655, Durango, CO 81302
- Math 37% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Juniper School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* 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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where The Juniper 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Durango Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Children's House of DurangoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.8 mi | 11 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 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
The Juniper School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Juniper School
The Juniper School is a public elementary school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Juniper School
What grades does The Juniper School serve?
The Juniper School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Juniper School?
The Juniper School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Juniper School rank in CO?
The Juniper School ranks #138 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Juniper School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Juniper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 The Juniper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Juniper School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is The Juniper School a charter school?
Yes, The Juniper School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Juniper School a Title I school?
No, The Juniper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Juniper School?
37.9% of students at The Juniper 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (970) 764-4185
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.
- 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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