Escalante Middle School vs Everitt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 371 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escalante Middle School
Durango · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
Everitt Middle School
Wheat Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Escalante Middle School Durango, Colorado | Everitt Middle School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 262 | #213 of 262 |
| National rank | #8289 of 15,369 | #12964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 14% |
| city | Durango | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalante Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 24.4).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 56.6%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Escalante Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 456.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Escalante Middle School better than Everitt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Escalante Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Escalante Middle School and Everitt Middle School?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Durango and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante Middle School: 461. Everitt Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante Middle School and Everitt Middle School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School is 113th of 262 and Everitt Middle School is 213th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).