- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durango, CO
Miller Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080348000452
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Middle School ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Miller Middle School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080348000452 · Durango, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 11.6:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Miller Middle School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Miller Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- This school 360
Miller Middle School
360 students
What this shows Miller Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Middle School compares
Miller Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Miller Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Middle School
How many students attend Miller Middle School?
Miller Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Middle School?
17.8% of students at Miller Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Durango, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Middle School?
Miller Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller Middle School rank among public schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Middle School ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Miller Middle School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.