Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Escalante Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escalante Middle School's student population of 461 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
We are crew, not passengers.
School Rankings
Escalante Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalante Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Durango School District No. 9-R
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalante Middle School's ranking?
Escalante Middle School is ranked #864 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Escalante Middle School often compared to?
Escalante Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Middle School, Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Escalante Middle School?
461 students attend Escalante Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Escalante Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escalante Middle School?
Escalante Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Escalante Middle School offer ?
Escalante Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escalante Middle School part of?
Escalante Middle School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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