Best High Schools in 81501, CO

81501, CO has 7 high schools with 4,737 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 81501 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 81501 don't meet expectations.

1. Fruita Monument High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1304 Students

2. Grand Junction High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students

3. Central High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students

4. R-5 High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students

5. Grand Mesa Youth Services Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in 81501, CO

81501, CO has 6 middle schools with 2,691 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 81501 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81501 meet expectations.

1. Redlands Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

2. West Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

3. East Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

4. Fruita Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 496 Students

5. Bookcliff Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

6. Orchard Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 81501, CO

81501, CO has 11 elementary schools with 3,273 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 81501 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 81501 exceed expectations.

1. Wingate Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

2. Appleton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students

3. Tope Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

4. Pomona Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

5. Orchard Avenue Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

6. Dos Rios Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students

7. Dual Immersion Academy School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

8. Chipeta Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

9. Nisley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students

10. Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 81501, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

81501, CO has a total population of 23,665 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 81501, CO

11,209

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81501, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

59.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

52.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81501, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81501, CO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,650 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 81501, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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