Dos Rios Elementary School vs Orchard Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dos Rios Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
| Measure | Dos Rios Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #862 of 993 | #217 of 262 |
| National rank | #44644 of 50,301 | #13217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 20.3).
- •Dos Rios Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Dos Rios Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 79.5%).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 293.
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 Dos Rios Elementary School better than Orchard Mesa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Mesa Middle School ranks higher (23.1 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 Dos Rios Elementary School and Orchard Mesa Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dos Rios Elementary School: 293. Orchard Mesa Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dos Rios Elementary School and Orchard Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dos Rios Elementary School is 862nd of 993 and Orchard Mesa Middle School is 217th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).