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Best Schools in 81527, CO
81527, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,921 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 81527 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81527, CO
The top high schools in 81527, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Grand Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
3. Delta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81527, CO
The top middle schools in 81527, 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. Orchard Mesa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
3. Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
4. Mount Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81527, CO
The top elementary schools in 81527, 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. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
3. 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
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta County Joint District No. 50 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81527, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81527, CO has a total population of 2,018 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81527, 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 81527, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81527, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81527, 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 81527, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81527, CO
How many schools are in 81527, CO?
81527, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,921 students in total.
How do schools in 81527 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 81527 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 81527 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81527?
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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- Projected: 34%
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