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The Juniper School vs. Needham Elementary School

Should you attend The Juniper School or Needham Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
The Juniper School
225 Sawyer Dr
Durango, CO 81302
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Needham Elementary School
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

The Juniper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Needham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Juniper School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Needham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
169 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Juniper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Needham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Juniper School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Needham Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Juniper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Needham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Juniper School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Needham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#419 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#591 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Juniper School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Needham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Juniper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Needham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Juniper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Needham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Juniper School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Needham Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
26
46
Grade 1 Students
27
55
Grade 2 Students
21
58
Grade 3 Students
24
54
Grade 4 Students
22
59
Grade 5 Students
23
41
Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
16
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
80%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Juniper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Needham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durango School District No. 9-R and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Needham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Needham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Juniper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Needham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durango School District No. 9-R and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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