Best Schools in Gilsonite, CO
Gilsonite, CO has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,885 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Gilsonite greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilsonite, CO
The top high schools in Gilsonite, 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
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
Best Middle Schools in Gilsonite, CO
The top middle schools in Gilsonite, 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. 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 Gilsonite, CO
The top elementary schools in Gilsonite, 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. 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. Shelledy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
4. 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 Gilsonite, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilsonite, CO has a total population of 492 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilsonite, 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 Gilsonite, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilsonite, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilsonite, 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 Gilsonite, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilsonite, CO
How many schools are in Gilsonite, CO?
Gilsonite, CO has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,885 students in total.
How do schools in Gilsonite perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Gilsonite score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Gilsonite greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilsonite?
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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