Broadway Elementary School vs Mesa Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadway Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
| Measure | Broadway Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 993 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #28654 of 50,301 | #8408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 300 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Valley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 44.9).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 32%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Broadway Elementary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 178.
- •Broadway 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 Broadway Elementary School better than Mesa Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Valley Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 44.9 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 Broadway Elementary School and Mesa Valley Community School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadway Elementary School: 300. Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadway Elementary School and Mesa Valley Community School rank in Colorado?
Broadway Elementary School is 483rd of 993 and Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).