Best middle schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- Elementary Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- High Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Traditional Public Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Largest Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- 162Redlands Middle SchoolGrand Junction · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 233Fruita Middle SchoolFruita · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 690 students
- 331West Middle SchoolGrand Junction · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 423Orchard Mesa Middle SchoolGrand Junction · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 523Grand Mesa Middle SchoolGrand Junction · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 620Bookcliff Middle SchoolGrand Junction · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 717Mount Garfield Middle SchoolClifton · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 569 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redlands Middle School Grand Junction · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 2 | Fruita Middle School Fruita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 3 | West Middle School Grand Junction · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.4 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 4 | Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 5 | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 6 | Bookcliff Middle School Grand Junction · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 7 | Mount Garfield Middle School Clifton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 569 |
Redlands Middle School in Grand Junction leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 with a Success Index (US) of 61.7. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado middle schools rankings, every school on the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Redlands Middle School in Grand Junction, Colorado ranks first among middle schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 with a Success Index (US) of 61.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 632).
How are middle schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.