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Durango School District 5 Key Points to Understanding District Performance
Performance frameworks are part of the state's accountability system and are used to accredit school districts and assign school ratings.
1 Accreditation
100% of schools in our district met performance standards. This stands out compared to other similarly sized districts across Colorado, where full accreditation is less common.
2 Graduation Rate
Durango High School's 2023 graduation rate of 95% outperforms many other high schools of similar size across Colorado, where the average graduation rate typically falls between 85% and 90%
3 Small Class Sizes
With a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, Durango School District offers more personalized attention compared to many districts of similar size across Colorado, where the average ratio is typically around 17:1.
4 Steady Enrollment
The district has maintained stable enrollment and community engagement. In contrast, many similarly sized districts in the state have seen enrollment fluctuations of 2-3% in recent years, making Durango's consistency notable.
5 CMAS Improvement
The District's CMAS* scores for English Language Arts (54% and Math (35%) are higher than the average for districts of similar size across Colorado. For comparison, other districts typically score around 50% in ELA and 32% in Math, placing Durango above average in both areas
What is CMAS?
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is the state's assessment system that evaluates student proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. These assessments measure how well students are performing against their grade- level Colorado Academic Standards.