Best High Schools in 81504, CO

81504, CO has 4 high schools with 3,234 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 81504 score 29% 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 81504 meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

Best Middle Schools in 81504, CO

81504, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,387 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 81504 score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81504 meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Grand Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 81504, CO

81504, CO has 8 elementary schools with 3,009 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 81504 score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 81504 don't meet expectations.

1. Independence Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students

2. Chatfield Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

3. Fruitvale Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

4. Thunder Mountain Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students

5. 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

6. Pear Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

7. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 81504, CO

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

Community Factors

81504, CO has a total population of 30,861 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 81504, CO

7,630

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81504, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81504, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81504, CO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,025 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 81504, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations