Top Rankings
Durango School District No. 9-R ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,452 students in Durango School District No. 9-R. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Durango School District No. 9-R have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
5,452 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
387 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Durango School District No. 9-R, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
29%
Graduation Rate
82%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
272 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,204 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
35%
# Black Students
46 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,606 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
182
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
336
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
377
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
405
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
407
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
327
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
331
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
443
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
425
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
533
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
455
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
415
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,670 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,773 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,670
$15,418
Spending / Student
$13,773
$15,735
Best Durango School District No. 9-R Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Durango High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,369 students
Rank: #33.
The Juniper School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 403-4262
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Needham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #99.
Escalante Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Baker Lane
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-9491
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Animas Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11274 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Colorado Connections Academy Durango
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 964 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R manages 13 public schools serving 5,452 students.
What is the rank of Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R is ranked #50 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durango School District No. 9-R?
66% of Durango School District No. 9-R students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Durango School District No. 9-R's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,773 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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