Bookcliff Middle School serves 545 students in grades 6-8.
Bookcliff Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bookcliff Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
545 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bookcliff Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bookcliff Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
44%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
52%
52%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bookcliff Middle School's ranking?
Bookcliff Middle School is ranked #1344 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bookcliff Middle School?
545 students attend Bookcliff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bookcliff Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bookcliff Middle School?
Bookcliff Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bookcliff Middle School offer ?
Bookcliff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bookcliff Middle School part of?
Bookcliff Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of 2nd Quarter
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
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