West Middle School
Tel:
(970)254-5090
- West Middle School serves 382 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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
- West Middle School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #1112 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 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 to West Middle School is Mesa Valley Community School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mesa Valley Community School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mesa Valley Community School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Mesa Valley Community School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 352 students
0.3 miles
2387 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)254-7202 0.3 K-12 352 - Grand Junction Grand Junction High School Grades: 9-12 | 1684 students
0.5 miles
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6900 0.5 9-12 1684 - Grand Junction Pomona Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.6 miles
588 25-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970)254-4990 0.6 K-5 371 - Grand Junction Tope Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 342 students
0.6 miles
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-7070 0.6 PK-5 342 - Grand Junction East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
1.0 miles
830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-5020 1.0 6-8 477
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