About This School
Escalante Middle School is located in Durango, CO and is one of 3 middle schools in Durango School District No. 9-r. It is a public school that serves 539 students in grades 6-8.
Escalante Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Escalante Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Escalante Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Escalante Middle School's students and teachers. more
Escalante Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Escalante Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Escalante Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Escalante Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Durango School District NO. 9-R District Spending
$8,430Per Pupil
The Durango School District NO. 9-R spends $8,430 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Durango School District NO. 9-R District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Denier Youth Services Center 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Grace Preparatory Academy of Durango 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| St Columba School 3.9 miles | n/a | |
| Miller Middle School 4.6 miles |  |
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| Columbine Christian School 5 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: CO Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Durango School District NO. 9-R
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Escalante Middle School141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-9491
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Test Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 539
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Escalante Middle School had 30% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
72%
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18%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Black
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Escalante Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Escalante Middle School
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J. White: Excellent, caring staff and students! Escalante has a terrific family like atmosphere where you will find unique elective choices. Students are encouraged to be community minded and the principal and staff are involved with each child and make school a fun learning experience.
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 30, 2010
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