Redlands Middle School
Redlands Middle School serves 556 students in grades 6-8.
Redlands Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Redlands Middle School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Redlands Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Redlands Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #537 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Redlands Middle School is Caprock Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Broadway Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Broadway Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 276 students10
0.6 miles
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430 0.6 PK-5 276 - Grand Junction Scenic Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 267 students10
2.1 miles
451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6370 2.1 K-5 267 - Grand Junction Wingate Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 458 students10
2.2 miles
351 South Camp Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-4960 2.2 PK-5 458 - Grand Junction Caprock Academy Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 838 students10
2.6 miles
714 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771 2.6 K-12 838 - Grand Junction Juniper Ridge Community School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 382 students10
2.7 miles
640 24 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970) 639-0884 2.7 K-10 382
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