Best Schools in Orchard Mesa, CO
Orchard Mesa, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,359 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Orchard Mesa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orchard Mesa, CO
The top high schools in Orchard Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orchard Mesa, CO
The top middle schools in Orchard Mesa, 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. Bookcliff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orchard Mesa, CO
The top elementary schools in Orchard Mesa, 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. 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
3. Chipeta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
4. Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
5. Dos Rios Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orchard Mesa, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orchard Mesa, CO has a total population of 8,668 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orchard Mesa, 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 Orchard Mesa, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orchard Mesa, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orchard Mesa, 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 Orchard Mesa, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orchard Mesa, CO
How many schools are in Orchard Mesa, CO?
Orchard Mesa, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,359 students in total.
How do schools in Orchard Mesa perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Orchard Mesa score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Orchard Mesa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orchard Mesa?
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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