Fruitvale Elementary School vs Grand Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 993 | #218 of 262 |
| National rank | #43266 of 50,301 | #13309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.5 vs 22.6).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 70.1%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 358.
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 Fruitvale Elementary School better than Grand Mesa 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 Fruitvale Elementary School and Grand Mesa Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary School: 358. Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary School and Grand Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fruitvale Elementary School is 822nd of 993 and Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).