Durango School District No. 9-R School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 15 public schools in Durango School District No. 9-R School District, serving 5,222 students.
- Public school in Durango School District No. 9-R School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
- The top ranked public schools in Durango School District No. 9-R School District are Riverview Elementary School, Durango Big Picture High School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Colorado public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Durango School District No. 9-R School District |
| School District Website | http://www.durangoschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (970)247-5411 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CO) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 1,896 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,222 Students | 908,488 Students |
| # of Teachers | 384 Teachers | 51,868 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
- Durango School District No. 9-R School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 228 Students | 6,435 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 4% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 43 Students | 28,793 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,016 Students | 306,084 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 20% | 34% |
| # of Black Students | 60 Students | 41,627 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 3,670 Students | 485,372 Students |
| % White Students | 70% | 53% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 2,282 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 201 Students | 37,883 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 174 | 33,045 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 371 | 63,374 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 391 | 64,756 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 448 | 65,436 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 417 | 67,790 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 408 | 69,622 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 451 | 69,658 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 374 | 69,199 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 367 | 67,805 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 373 | 67,766 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 467 | 69,968 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 383 | 67,058 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 340 | 65,078 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 258 | 67,933 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,161 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,298. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,092 is less than the state average of $12,808. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CO) |
| Total Revenue | $56 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $46 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,161 | $13,298 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,092 | $12,808 |
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Durango School District No. 9-R School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Animas Valley Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-0124
Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
- Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-5411
Grades: K-11 | 537 students
- District 9-r Shared School201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-5411
Grades: K-12 | 155 students
- Durango Big Picture High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)259-0203
Grades: 9-12 | 88 students
- Durango High School Math: 29% | Reading: 60%
Rank: Top 50%2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)259-1630
Grades: 9-12 | 1101 students
- Escalante Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Bottom 50%141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970)247-9491
Grades: 6-8 | 475 students
- Florida Mesa Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970)247-4250
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
- Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%11274 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970)588-3331
Grades: PK-5 | 140 students
- The Juniper School Charter School201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81302
(970)403-4262
Grades: K-5 | 118 students
- Miller Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 50%2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-1418
Grades: 6-8 | 455 students
- Needham Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-4791
Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
- Park Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 50%510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-3718
Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
- Riverview Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 59%
Rank: Top 20%2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-3862
Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
- Robert Denier Youth Services Center Alternative School720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970)375-2781
Grades: 5-12 | n/a students
- Sunnyside Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 30%75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970)259-5249
Grades: PK-5 | 149 students
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