Grand River Academy
Tel:
(970)254-5343
- Grand River Academy serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Grand River Academy's student population of 259 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand River Academy's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand River Academy is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1101 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand River Academy is R-5 High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Independence Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Independence Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 408 students
0.1 miles
651 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6850 0.1 K-8 408 - Grand Junction Lincoln Park Preschool Grades: PK | 23 students
0.2 miles
519 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-5682 0.2 PK 23 - Grand Junction Chipeta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
0.4 miles
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6825 0.4 PK-5 445 - Grand Junction East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
0.6 miles
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-5020 0.6 6-8 477 - Grand Junction R-5 High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 304 students
0.7 miles
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6880 0.7 6-12 304
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