Fruita 8/9 School

1835 J Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
80%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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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.

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Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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