Caprock Academy vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caprock Academy
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–12
871 students
West Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Caprock Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | West Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #187 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #11661 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 871 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Caprock Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Caprock Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Caprock Academy is the larger school with 871 students compared with 468.
- •Caprock Academy is a charter school while West 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 Caprock Academy better than West 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 Caprock Academy and West Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caprock Academy: 871. West Middle School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caprock Academy and West Middle School rank in Colorado?
Caprock Academy is unranked and West Middle School is 187th of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).