publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Escalante Middle School

141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO 81303, United States

+1 (970) 247-9491

http://escalante.durangoschools.org/

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Escalante Middle School Overview

About This School

Escalante Middle School is a public middle in Durango, Colorado, serving 461 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 35 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $58,629, while the school provides counseling services at a ratio of 230 students per counselor. Students at the school are 48% male and 52% female. The student body is 62% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 2% Black.

461

Total Students

Grade 6-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

La Plata County

Students per Counselor

230:1

Escalante Middle School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.1:1

State Avg: 16:1

230

Students per Counselor

Escalante Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,629

City Avg: $72,941

State Avg: $72,711

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor230:1

Escalante Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.72%

Male

52.28%

Female

Total Enrollment: 461 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.04%

Hispanic24.08%

Asian0.22%

Black1.74%

Two or More Races5.21%

Native American6.72%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Escalante Middle School

Q: What is Escalante Middle School?

A: Escalante Middle School is a middle public located in Durango.

Q: How many students attend Escalante Middle School?

A: Escalante Middle School has approximately 461 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Escalante Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Escalante Middle School - Durango, CO

Quick Facts about Escalante Middle School
School Name	Escalante Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO 81303, Durango, CO
County	La Plata County
Phone	+1 (970) 247-9491
Total Students	461
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Escalante Middle School

What is Escalante Middle School?

Escalante Middle School is a middle public located in Durango.

How many students attend Escalante Middle School?

Escalante Middle School has approximately 461 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Escalante Middle School is 13:1.

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