Grand Mesa Middle School vs Mount Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
Mount Garfield Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | Mount Garfield Middle School Clifton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 262 | #241 of 262 |
| National rank | #13309 of 15,369 | #14257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Grand Junction | Clifton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Mesa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.1).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 68.7%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Mount Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 476.
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 Grand Mesa Middle School better than Mount Garfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Mesa Middle School ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.1 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 Grand Mesa Middle School and Mount Garfield Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Clifton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Mount Garfield Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Mesa Middle School and Mount Garfield Middle School rank in Colorado?
Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 and Mount Garfield Middle School is 241st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).