Is Mountain Middle School a good school?

Yes. Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 5.6% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend Mountain Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Mountain Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Middle School?

Students at Mountain Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Mountain Middle School

Summary:

Mountain Middle School is a public charter middle school located in Durango, Colorado, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 301 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Mountain Middle School significantly outperforms the state and its local Durango School District No. 9-R on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 75.1% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 40.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS Math, the school had 61.7% proficiency, compared to 29.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. This exceptional academic performance is particularly noteworthy for a charter school, and the school has consistently ranked among the top 20-35 middle schools in Colorado over the past several years, placing it in the top 5-10% of all middle schools in the state.

One interesting finding is the stark contrast in racial makeup between Mountain Middle School and the surrounding public middle schools, such as Ignacio Middle School and Bayfield Middle School. Mountain Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (over 80%) compared to the more diverse student populations in the nearby traditional public middle schools. Additionally, Mountain Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 21:1, which is lower than the nearby traditional public middle schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301-4231

(970) 828-5600

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.82. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Middle School 58^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mountain Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Middle School 27^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mountain Middle School in the ranking list.)

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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	80.28	164^th	965	83.0%
2021	80.89	146^th	710	79.4%
2022	86.29	102^nd	921	88.9%
2023	88.54	86^th	933	90.8%
2024	91.74	58^th	943	93.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.71	122^nd	642	81.0%
2024	83.82	84^th	684	87.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.99	68^th	649	89.5%
2024	90.54	44^th	683	93.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.48	75^th	454	83.5%
2024	81.82	60^th	539	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2014	76.11	93^rd	461	79.8%
2015	37.94	260^th	436	40.4%
2016	68.20	89^th	400	77.8%
2017	69.49	104^th	424	75.5%
2018	77.60	70^th	418	83.3%
2019	81.47	61^st	458	86.7%
2021	93.59	20^th	369	94.6%
2022	90.38	33^rd	448	92.6%
2023	91.43	35^th	480	92.7%
2024	92.82	27^th	485	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	66.16	86^th	315	72.7%
2019	77.20	67^th	352	81.0%
2021	89.88	20^th	254	92.1%
2022	88.79	26^th	326	92.0%
2023	87.12	37^th	363	89.8%
2024	81.09	48^th	350	86.3%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.46	88^th	126	30.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	78.00	45^th	317	85.8%
2019	87.00	38^th	343	88.9%
2021	89.22	23^rd	249	90.8%
2022	83.92	38^th	328	88.4%
2023	85.95	39^th	356	89.0%
2024	92.43	20^th	357	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	91.01	16^th	265	94.0%
2023	89.70	17^th	286	94.1%
2024	85.19	26^th	273	90.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Could be a great school. Poor leadership that does not know how to deal with teenagers, especially boys. Not free, really, as so much out of pocket stuff just to complete assignments. A few really great teachers, but again, this is overshadowed by unreasonable leaders. Close Quote

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	158	0	0	8	2	0	0	168
2013	155	0	0	9	4	0	0	168
2014	148	0	1	11	4	0	0	164
2015	157	0	1	15	2	0	1	176
2016	167	0	1	10	2	0	0	180
2017	176	0	1	17	1	0	0	195
2018	224	0	2	19	4	1	4	254
2019	226	0	3	15	5	1	1	251
2020	213	0	2	22	4	1	3	245
2021	215	1	2	29	2	1	3	253
2022	195	1	1	28	5	0	5	235
2023	257	1	1	30	4	0	8	301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	168	7.4	22.6	3
2013	168	8.4	19.9	1.8
2014	164	12.1	13.4	3.7
2015	176	8.0	22.0	6.3
2016	180	9.0	20.0	5
2017	195	8.8	21.9	6.2
2018	254	12.2	20.7	11.8
2019	251	10.8	23.0	8.4
2020	245	11.6	21.0	9
2021	253	11.9	21.2	n/a
2022	235	10.9	21.5	n/a
2023	301	14.0	21.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	168	7.4	22.6	3
2013	168	8.4	19.9	1.8
2014	164	12.1	13.4	3.7
2015	176	8.0	22.0	6.3
2016	180	9.0	20.0	5
2017	195	8.8	21.9	6.2
2018	254	12.2	20.7	11.8
2019	251	10.8	23.0	8.4
2020	245	11.6	21.0	9
2021	253	11.9	21.2	n/a
2022	235	10.9	21.5	n/a
2023	301	14.0	21.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,302
2020	$9,168
2021	$10,695
2022	$17,945
2023	$9,642

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 933 Elementary schools	7.8%
Ranks 61^st of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 35^th of 480 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	63.3	59.6	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	43.2	42.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Middle School)	20	51	31%
4th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	27.7	29.6	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Middle School)	53.3	66.7	13.4%
5th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)	33.4	29.9	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	80	84.3	4.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	50.6	45.5	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Middle School)	50	60.8	10.8%
5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	32.8	29.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	82.1	88	5.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.4	42.8	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Mountain Middle School)	53.6	48	5.6%
6th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	25.1	24.9	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	74.6	83.6	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47.7	41.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mountain Middle School)	50.8	46.4	4.4%
7th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	27.2	21.8	5.4%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Middle School)	36.4	59.6	23.2%
8th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)	28.5	31	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	65.5	74.5	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47	41.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mountain Middle School)	43.6	60	16.4%
8th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	34.4	27	7.4%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Middle School)	73.5	78	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain Middle School)	45.7	53	7.3%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	251	301	19.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	15	30	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	226	257	13.7%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%

Schools Near Mountain Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Mountain Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	108 West 31st Street	Durango	81301	La Plata County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 828-5600	301	14	21.3		257 (85.4%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	92.8	27^th of 485 public middle schools	94.4%		91.4	35^th of 480 public middle schools	92.7%	8	63.8	77.6	78.6	80.0	76.4	75.1	55.2	79.3	56.4	60.0	57.1	61.7	73.2	64.2	$9,642
Miller Middle School	Public	6-8	2608 Junction Street	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 247-1418	415	31	13.2	22.9%	295 (71.1%)	5 (1.2%)	75 (18.1%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	60.5	154^th of 485 public middle schools	68.2%		52.8	194^th of 480 public middle schools	59.6%	40			37.3	54.7	61.7	51.7			24.0	29.2	44.9	33.5		49.3	$14,907
Escalante Middle School	Public	6-8	141 Baker Lane	Durango	81303	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 247-9491	534	37	14.2	37.5%	333 (62.4%)	5 (0.9%)	129 (24.2%)	5 (0.9%)	41 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)								(n/a)			55.2			46.8				40.1		37.4			$15,382
Bayfield Middle School	Public	6-8	615 E. Oak	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 884-9592	294	26	11.3	37.1%	216 (73.5%)	2 (0.7%)	54 (18.4%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	27.2	328^th of 485 public middle schools	32.4%		32.3	303^rd of 480 public middle schools	36.9%	25			33.7	36.0	22.1	31.0			19.6	19.8	16.9	18.8		29.9	$14,626
Ignacio Middle School	Public	6-8	315 Ignacio Street	Ignacio	81137	La Plata County	Ignacio School District No. 11Jt	No	No	No	No	(970) 563-0600	150	15	10.2	72.0%	29 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	21.3	361^st of 485 public middle schools	25.6%		24.8	341^st of 480 public middle schools	29.0%	20			19.2	31.9	34.7	28.4					12.2	7.4		20.4	$20,336

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