Fruita Middle School vs Redlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruita Middle School
Fruita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Redlands Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Fruita Middle School Fruita, Colorado | Redlands Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 262 | #60 of 262 |
| National rank | #11272 of 15,369 | #5107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 690 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| city | Fruita | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 33.1).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 39.1%).
- •Redlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.7).
- •Fruita Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 632.
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 Fruita Middle School better than Redlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Redlands Middle School ranks higher (61.7 vs 33.1 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 Fruita Middle School and Redlands Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Fruita and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruita Middle School: 690. Redlands Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruita Middle School and Redlands Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fruita Middle School is 179th of 262 and Redlands Middle School is 60th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).