Orchard Mesa Middle School serves 467 students in grades 6-8.
Orchard Mesa Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Mesa Middle School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Mesa Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Orchard Mesa Middle School is 0.48, 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
#1492 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Orchard Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Orchard Mesa Middle School is ranked #1492 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Mesa Middle School?
467 students attend Orchard Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Orchard Mesa Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Orchard Mesa Middle School?
Orchard Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orchard Mesa Middle School offer ?
Orchard Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orchard Mesa Middle School part of?
Orchard Mesa Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Quarter 1
October 11, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Quarter 2
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day of Quarter 3
March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
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