Redlands Middle School
Tel:
(970)254-7000
- Redlands Middle School serves 550 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (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 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Redlands Middle School's student population of 550 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 | 550 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Redlands Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Redlands Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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 | #519 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 81% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Broadway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 253 students
0.6 miles
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)254-6430 0.6 PK-5 253 - Grand Junction Scenic Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
2.1 miles
451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970)254-6370 2.1 K-5 274 - Grand Junction Wingate Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 460 students
2.2 miles
351 South Camp Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970)254-4960 2.2 PK-5 460 - Grand Junction Caprock Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 808 students
2.6 miles
714 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)243-1771 2.6 K-12 808 - Grand Junction Juniper Ridge Community School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 303 students
2.7 miles
640 24-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81502
(970)639-0884 2.7 K-9 303
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