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The Juniper School vs. Park Elementary School

Should you attend The Juniper School or Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
The Juniper School
225 Sawyer Dr
Durango, CO 81302
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Park Elementary School
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

The Juniper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Juniper School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
169 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Juniper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Juniper School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Juniper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#419 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#252 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Juniper School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Juniper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Juniper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Juniper School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
26
61
Grade 1 Students
27
69
Grade 2 Students
21
59
Grade 3 Students
24
93
Grade 4 Students
22
66
Grade 5 Students
23
62
Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
16
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
80%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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