Serving 530 students in grades 6-7, 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruita Middle School's student population of 530 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruita Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruita Middle School is 0.31, 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
#1165 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 #1165 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Fruita Middle School?
530 students attend Fruita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fruita Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruita Middle School offer ?
Fruita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Fruita Middle School part of?
Fruita Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of School!
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
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