Appleton Elementary School vs Fruita Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Fruita Middle School
Fruita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Fruita Middle School Fruita, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | #179 of 262 |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | #11272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Grand Junction | Fruita |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 33.1).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 39.1%).
- •Fruita Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Fruita Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appleton Elementary School better than Fruita Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appleton Elementary School and Fruita Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Fruita in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Fruita Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Fruita Middle School rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Fruita Middle School is 179th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).