Grand Mesa Middle School vs Thunder Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 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
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | Thunder Mountain Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 262 | #684 of 993 |
| National rank | #13309 of 15,369 | #37252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 22.6).
- •Thunder Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Thunder Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Thunder Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 64.5%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 432.
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 Thunder Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 22.6 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 Grand Mesa Middle School and Thunder Mountain Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Thunder Mountain Elementary School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Mesa Middle School and Thunder Mountain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 and Thunder Mountain Elementary School is 684th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).