At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
302
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
9%-39.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
4–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Mountain Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 4–8 in DURANGO, Colorado. The school enrolls 302 students. It is part of the State Charter School Institute district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
9% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–8
DistrictState Charter School Institute
County8067
CityDURANGO
ZIP81301
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080002006502
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment302
White86.8%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
86.8%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.