Best High Schools in 81506, CO

81506, CO has 2 high schools with 3,135 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 81506 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 81506 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 81506, CO

81506, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,192 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 81506 score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81506 meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 81506, CO

81506, CO has 9 elementary schools with 3,415 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 81506 score 29% 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 81506 meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Juniper Ridge Community School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 419 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

8. Holy Family Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Family Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 481 Students

9. Bookcliff Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bookcliff Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 81506, CO

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

Community Factors

81506, CO has a total population of 11,602 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 81506, CO

7,742

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81506, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81506, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81506, CO.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,023 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 81506, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations