Bookcliff Middle School vs Grand Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bookcliff Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Bookcliff Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 262 | #218 of 262 |
| National rank | #13722 of 15,369 | #13309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Mesa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 20.3).
- •Bookcliff Middle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 72.6%).
- •Bookcliff Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Bookcliff Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 476.
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 Bookcliff Middle School better than Grand Mesa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Mesa Middle School ranks higher (22.6 vs 20.3 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 Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bookcliff Middle School: 525. Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bookcliff Middle School is 228th of 262 and Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).