Escalante Middle School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.6 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
Park Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Escalante Middle School Durango, Colorado | Park Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 262 | #323 of 993 |
| National rank | #8289 of 15,369 | #21041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 47.0).
- •Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 42.7%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Escalante Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 452.
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 Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 47.0 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 Park Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante Middle School: 461. Park Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante Middle School and Park Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School is 113th of 262 and Park Elementary School is 323rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).