Best High Schools in Clifton, CO

Clifton, CO has 3 high schools with 2,749 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 Clifton 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 Clifton 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. 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 Clifton, CO

Clifton, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,557 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 Clifton score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clifton 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

3. Grand Mesa Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, CO

Clifton, CO has 8 elementary schools with 3,249 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 Clifton score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clifton don't 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

3. Chatfield Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

4. Fruitvale Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

5. Thunder Mountain Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students

6. Pear Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

7. Clifton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

8. Rocky Mountain Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, CO

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

Community Factors

Clifton, CO has a total population of 22,456 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clifton, CO

7,555

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clifton, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Clifton, CO

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Fruitvale, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Orchard Mesa, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grand Junction, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Palisade, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Whitewater, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Redlands, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fruita, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mesa Lakes, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mesa, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gilsonite, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations