Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Grand Mesa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mesa Middle School's student population of 525 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Grand Mesa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Mesa Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Grand Mesa Middle School is ranked #1554 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Grand Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookcliff Middle School, Mount Garfield Middle School, West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Grand Mesa Middle School?
525 students attend Grand Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grand Mesa Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mesa Middle School?
Grand Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Mesa Middle School offer ?
Grand Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Mesa Middle School part of?
Grand Mesa Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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