Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Fruita Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruita Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Fruita, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 447.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruita Middle School's student population of 690 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruita Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruita Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
White
80%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruita Middle School's ranking?
Fruita Middle School is ranked #1096 out of 1,748 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fruita Middle School?
690 students attend Fruita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fruita Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruita Middle School?
Fruita Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruita Middle School offer ?
Fruita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruita Middle School part of?
Fruita Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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