Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction vs Bookcliff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–9
457 students
Bookcliff Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction Grand Junction, Colorado | Bookcliff Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #228 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #13722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 72.6%).
- •Bookcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Bookcliff Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 457.
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is a charter school while Bookcliff Middle School is a public 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction better than Bookcliff Middle 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Bookcliff Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction: 457. Bookcliff Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Bookcliff Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is unranked and Bookcliff Middle School is 228th of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).