For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 581 students in 81503, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in 81503, CO is Orchard Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 81503 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81503, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81503, CO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81503, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81503, CO include Orchard Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81503?
1 public middle schools are located in 81503.
What is the racial composition of students in 81503?
81503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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