Escalante Middle School vs The Juniper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 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
The Juniper School
Durango · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
171 students
| Measure | Escalante Middle School Durango, Colorado | The Juniper School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 262 | #537 of 993 |
| National rank | #8289 of 15,369 | #31173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 461 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalante Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 41.2).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •The Juniper School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •The Juniper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 42.7%).
- •Escalante Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Escalante Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 171.
- •Escalante Middle School is a public school while The Juniper School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Juniper School?
On the Success Index (US), Escalante Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 41.2 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 The Juniper School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante Middle School: 461. The Juniper School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante Middle School and The Juniper School rank in Colorado?
Escalante Middle School is 113th of 262 and The Juniper School is 537th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).