Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Juniper Ridge Community 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 2% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juniper Ridge Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Juniper Ridge Community School's student population of 414 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Juniper Ridge Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juniper Ridge Community School is 0.28, 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
#1696 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
84%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Juniper Ridge Community School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Juniper Ridge Community School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/146000/146051/juniper-ridge-community-school-chart-BayLY0.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juniper Ridge Community School's ranking?
Juniper Ridge Community School is ranked #1696 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Juniper Ridge Community School often compared to?
Juniper Ridge Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Juniper Ridge Community School?
414 students attend Juniper Ridge Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Juniper Ridge Community School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juniper Ridge Community School?
Juniper Ridge Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Juniper Ridge Community School offer ?
Juniper Ridge Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Juniper Ridge Community School part of?
Juniper Ridge Community School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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