Florida Mesa Elementary School

Florida Mesa Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
216 Highway 172,  Durango, CO
Durango School District No. 9-R
5.0
286 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.7%
State Average
25%
Science
40.7%
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
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
White
59.7%
Hispanic
26.3%
Native American
7.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/9/2021
My daughter has attended Florida Mesa for 4 years now. We have been very happy with the teachers and administrators. Everyone really cares about the kids.
5.0 other
5/12/2016
Thank you Vanessa Fisher for your team of awesome teachers! Ms. Cheevers and Ms. Clark far exceeded our expectations this shcool year. My son is in 5th grade at Florida Mesa and has had an amazing growth year due to the patience and perseverance of these two fine ladies. It's been an AWESOME year! F...
5.0 parent
4/22/2016
I love that it has smaller classrooms and that my student loves his teacher. Gabriel has a great relationship with his teacher.

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Florida Mesa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Durango, CO and is served by the Durango School District No. 9-R in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 286 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Florida Mesa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Preparatory Academy Of Durango, Escalante Middle School, Robert Denier Youth Services Center, and more. Learn more about what Durango has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Florida Mesa Elementary School.

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