Orchard Mesa Middle School
Tel:
(970)254-6320
- Orchard Mesa Middle School serves 486 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Orchard Mesa Middle School's student population of 486 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orchard Mesa Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orchard Mesa Middle School is 0.44, which is more than 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 | #1195 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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, middle school to Orchard Mesa Middle School is Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Emerson School At Columbus (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction New Emerson School At Columbus Grades: K-5 | 142 students
0.5 miles
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-6500 0.5 K-5 142 - Grand Junction Dos Rios Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
0.7 miles
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-7910 0.7 PK-5 365 - Grand Junction Grand Mesa Youth Services Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
1.0 miles
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)242-8445 1.0 5-12 n/a - Grand Junction Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
1.6 miles
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-7940 1.6 PK-5 368 - Grand Junction Lincoln Park Preschool Grades: PK | 23 students
1.6 miles
519 18th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-5682 1.6 PK 23
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