Best Schools in 81524, CO
81524, CO has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,551 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 81524 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81524, CO
The top high schools in 81524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruita Monument High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81524, CO
The top middle schools in 81524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fruita Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81524, CO
The top elementary schools in 81524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Appleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
2. Monument Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Loma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81524, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81524, CO has a total population of 2,545 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81524, 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 81524, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81524, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81524, 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 81524, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81524, CO
How many schools are in 81524, CO?
81524, CO has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,551 students in total.
How do schools in 81524 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 81524 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 81524 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81524?
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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