Escalante Middle School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 7.2 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
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Escalante Middle School Durango, Colorado | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 262 | #467 of 993 |
| National rank | #8289 of 15,369 | #27776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.0 vs 46.2).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 42.7%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Escalante Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 367.
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 Needham Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Escalante Middle School and Needham Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante Middle School: 461. Needham Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante Middle School and Needham Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School is 113th of 262 and Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).