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Escalante Middle School

Durango, Colorado · Grades 6 to 8 · Durango School District No. 9-R

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About Escalante Middle School

Located in Durango, Colorado, Escalante Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. It reported 461 students in 2024-25. With about 35.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in La Plata County. Durango School District No. 9-R runs 12 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 12 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO 81303
Phone	(970) 247-9491
School district	Durango School District No. 9-R
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	461
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35.1
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, La Plata County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080348000456). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Escalante Middle School serve?

Escalante Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Escalante Middle School?

Escalante Middle School reported 461 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 461 students and 35.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Escalante Middle School a public or charter school?

Escalante Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Escalante Middle School in?

Escalante Middle School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/durango-school-district-no-9-r/

Where is Escalante Middle School located?

Escalante Middle School is at 141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO 81303. The phone number is (970) 247-9491.

How many other schools are near Escalante Middle School?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Escalante Middle School in our directory.