Escalante Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durango, Colorado 81303 · Durango School District No. 9-R
#113 of 262 middle schools in Colorado
#8289 of 15,369 nationally
About Escalante Middle School
Escalante Middle School is a public middle located in Durango, in the Durango School District No. 9-R school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 461 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 113th of 262 ranked middle schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 461.
There are 12 schools in Durango; Escalante Middle School ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Escalante Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Escalante Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Juniper School
Durango · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
171 students · 2.0 km away
Park Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 4.6 km away
Animas High School
Durango · Charter high · Grades 9–12
249 students · 5.2 km away
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 6.2 km away
Durango High School
Durango · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students · 7.0 km away
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 7.2 km away
Riverview Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students · 7.6 km away
Miller Middle School
Durango · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students · 7.7 km away
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students · 8.1 km away
Sunnyside Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
107 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
North Arvada Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
Everitt Middle School
Wheat Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Kepner Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
West Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
Ortega Middle School
Alamosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Escalante Middle School a good school?
Escalante Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #113 of 262 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Escalante Middle School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School ranks #113 of 262 middle schools in Colorado and #8289 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Escalante Middle School?
Escalante Middle School had 461 students in 2025.
Is Escalante Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Escalante Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Escalante Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Escalante Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.