Fruita 8/9 School serves 740 students in grades 8-9.
Fruita 8/9 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 24% (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 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruita 8/9 School's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruita 8/9 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 Fruita 8/9 School is 0.34, 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
#1004 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
80%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fruita 8/9 School's ranking?
Fruita 8/9 School is ranked #1004 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Fruita 8/9 School?
740 students attend Fruita 8/9 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fruita 8/9 School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruita 8/9 School?
Fruita 8/9 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruita 8/9 School offer ?
Fruita 8/9 School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Fruita 8/9 School part of?
Fruita 8/9 School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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