Appleton Elementary School vs Mesa Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.8 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
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | #8408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 439 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 49.9).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 37.4%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Appleton Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 178.
- •Appleton Elementary School is a public school while Mesa Valley Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mesa Valley Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appleton Elementary School and Mesa Valley Community School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Mesa Valley Community School rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).