Bookcliff Middle School vs Vikan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 332 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
Vikan Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Bookcliff Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | Vikan Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 262 | #223 of 262 |
| National rank | #13722 of 15,369 | #13475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 15% |
| city | Grand Junction | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vikan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 20.3).
- •Vikan Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Vikan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 72.6%).
- •Vikan Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Vikan Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 525.
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 Vikan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vikan Middle School ranks higher (21.8 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 Vikan Middle School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bookcliff Middle School: 525. Vikan Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bookcliff Middle School and Vikan Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bookcliff Middle School is 228th of 262 and Vikan Middle School is 223rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).