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Best Schools in 81504, CO
81504, CO has 16 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,045 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 81504 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81504, CO
The top high schools in 81504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81504, CO
The top middle schools in 81504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
2. Grand Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
3. Bookcliff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81504, CO
The top elementary schools in 81504, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesa View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Orchard Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
3. Independence Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
4. Chatfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
5. Chipeta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
6. Thunder Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. Fruitvale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
8. Pear Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
30.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 81504, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81504, CO
How many schools are in 81504, CO?
81504, CO has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,045 students in total.
How do schools in 81504 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 81504 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 81504 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81504?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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