Escalante Middle School

Escalante Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
141 Baker Ln,  Durango, CO
Durango School District No. 9-R
4.2
511 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.4%
State Average
25%
Science
24.7%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
62.4%
Hispanic
24.2%
Native American
7.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 student
7/31/2022
You can meet good people there but they didn't even stop these girls making fun of my friends eating disorder<3
5.0 parent
9/27/2018
The experience my son had there was amazing, never have I seen such a loving and caring school, everyone I met there were the most friendly people I have ever met. I am so glad that my son got the experience of going there, because of how many friends he made. There were a few times that a student w...
5.0 parent
9/24/2018
My student's experience at this school was great, she loved it and was always excited to go to school. The staff at the school was involved with the students and making them stronger and better 100%
5.0 parent
8/28/2018
Love it from the parent perspective, and so does my son from his student point of view. He wakes up every morning excited to go to school!

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Escalante Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Durango, CO and is served by the Durango School District No. 9-R in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Escalante Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Denier Youth Services Center, Durango Big Picture High School, District 9-R Shared School, and more. Learn more about what Durango has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Escalante Middle School.

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