Summary:
The city of Durango, Colorado is home to a diverse set of 15 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Durango School District No. 9-R. The district is ranked 30 out of 116 in Colorado and has a 4-star rating, with a predominantly White student population and varying free and reduced lunch rates across the schools.
Among the standout schools in Durango are Durango High School, the largest high school in the district with consistently high rankings and test scores, and Mountain Middle School, a public charter school that has ranked in the top 10% of Colorado middle schools for the past 3 years with exceptional academic performance. Another high-performing school is Park Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools.
The data also reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the same district, suggesting factors beyond just district-level management may be contributing to the differences in school performance. The charter schools in the area, such as Animas High School, are among the top-performing, while the virtual schools, like Colorado Connections Academy, have mixed results. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between higher poverty levels and lower academic performance, highlighting the need to address equity and inclusion efforts in the district.
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