Miller Middle School

415 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Miller Middle School, located at 2608 Junction Street in Durango, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Durango School District 9-R. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to transition children from elementary learning to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic program, Miller Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs. Situated in the scenic landscape of Durango, the school leverages its location to encourage student engagement and local connection. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Miller Middle School works to prepare its pupils for future challenges while promoting a positive and collaborative school culture.

415

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miller Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	75
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
75 (18.1 %)
American Indian
24 (5.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durango School District No. 9-R
Phone:	(970)247-1418
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 143