Best High Schools in 81526, CO

81526, CO has 3 high schools with 4,260 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 81526 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 81526 meet expectations.

1. Palisade High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students

2. 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

3. 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 81526, CO

81526, CO has 2 middle schools with 1,046 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 81526 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 81526 meet expectations.

1. Mount Garfield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

2. Orchard Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 81526, CO

81526, CO has 2 elementary schools with 710 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 81526 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 81526 meet expectations.

1. Taylor Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students

2. Mesa View Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 81526, CO

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

Community Factors

81526, CO has a total population of 5,250 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 81526, CO

6,016

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 81526, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81526, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81526, CO.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

867 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 81526, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations