Best Schools in 81521, CO
81521, CO has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,729 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 81521 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81521, CO
The top high schools in 81521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruita Monument High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
2. Grand Junction High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81521, CO
The top middle schools in 81521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Fruita Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81521, CO
The top elementary schools in 81521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wingate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Appleton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
3. Monument Ridge Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
4. Rim Rock Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
5. Shelledy Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
6. Loma Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
7. Monument View Montessori Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 59 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81521, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81521, CO has a total population of 16,471 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81521, 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 81521, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81521, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81521, 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 81521, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81521, CO
How many schools are in 81521, CO?
81521, CO has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,729 students in total.
How do schools in 81521 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 81521 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 81521 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81521?
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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