Serving 604 students in grades 6-8, Grand Mesa 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 13% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mesa Middle School's student population of 604 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Mesa 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 Grand Mesa Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1402 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
57%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Grand Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Grand Mesa Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Grand Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookcliff Middle School, Mount Garfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Grand Mesa Middle School?
604 students attend Grand Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grand Mesa Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Middle School?
Grand Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa Middle School offer ?
Grand Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grand Mesa Middle School part of?
Grand Mesa Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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