C
Below Average
58/100

The Juniper School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 225 SAWYER DR, Durango, CO 81303
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 47% · Math 17% proficient · 36th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
169
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 52nd percentile, math 20th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−16 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%25%reading -3 pts, math -20 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 225 SAWYER DR
City Durango
ZIP Code 81303
District 0803480
NCES School ID 080348006712
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81303

Understanding the community around The Juniper School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,688
Per Capita Income $41,049
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%
High School or Higher 93.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $470,100
Median Rent $1,290
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
View full data for ZIP 81303 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for The Juniper School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.2%
Black 0.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.8%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 169
Teachers (FTE) 14.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for The Juniper School?
The Juniper School has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend The Juniper School?
The Juniper School has 169 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does The Juniper School serve?
The Juniper School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does The Juniper School receive per student?
The Juniper School receives $15,110 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around The Juniper School in 81303 ▼
Avg Home Value
$712,361
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,957
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
24.3%

Other Schools in 81303

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026