Clifton Elementary School vs Grand Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Clifton Elementary School Clifton, Colorado | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 993 | #218 of 262 |
| National rank | #46264 of 50,301 | #13309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Clifton | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Mesa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.6).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 75.4%).
- •Clifton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 346.
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 Clifton Elementary School better than Grand Mesa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Mesa Middle School ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.6 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 Clifton Elementary School and Grand Mesa Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Elementary School: 346. Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Elementary School and Grand Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Clifton Elementary School is 907th of 993 and Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).