Escalante Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

141 Baker Ln, Durango, CO

Durango School District (DSD)

461 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
47%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

252:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.3%	Male 47.7%
White 62%	Hispanic 24.1%
Native American 6.7%	Two or more races 5.2%
Black 1.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

8/18/2025

Unfortunately, not all students are held to the same standards. We had multiple issues with other students being physical with my child, and they were more worried about taking care of their staff than addressing these problems. We have moved our child to a private school because of our experiences...

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%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Robert Denier Youth Services Center

5th to 12th
Public

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District 9-R Shared School

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Colorado La Plata County Durango 81303

Escalante Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Durango, CO and is served by the Durango School District (DSD) in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% 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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