Escalante Middle School vs Florida Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.2 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
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Escalante Middle School Durango, Colorado | Florida Mesa Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 262 | #490 of 993 |
| National rank | #8289 of 15,369 | #28908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalante Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 44.5).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 52.6%).
- •Florida Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Escalante Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 293.
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 Florida Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Escalante Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 44.5 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 Florida Mesa Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante Middle School: 461. Florida Mesa Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante Middle School and Florida Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School is 113th of 262 and Florida Mesa Elementary School is 490th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).