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Best Schools in 81630, CO
81630, CO has 17 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,384 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 81630 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 81630, CO
The top high schools in 81630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plateau Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
2. Palisade High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
3. 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
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
5. Grand Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
Best Middle Schools in 81630, CO
The top middle schools in 81630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
2. Plateau Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Mount Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
4. Grand Mesa Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
5. Bookcliff Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
6. Grand Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 81630, CO
The top elementary schools in 81630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Pomona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. Plateau Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
4. Bea Underwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
5. Grand Valley Center For Family Learning
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 81630, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
81630, CO has a total population of 1,000 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 81630, 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 81630, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 81630, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 81630, 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 81630, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 81630, CO
How many schools are in 81630, CO?
81630, CO has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,384 students in total.
How do schools in 81630 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 81630 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 81630 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 81630?
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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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations