Serving 476 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Mesa Middle School serves the northeast part of Grand Junction, CO, covering an area of approximately 34 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mesa Middle School's student population of 476 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Mesa 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 Grand Mesa Middle School is 0.55, 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
#1554 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1554 out of 1,748 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 Mount Garfield Middle School, Bookcliff Middle School, West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Grand Mesa Middle School?
476 students attend Grand Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grand Mesa Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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