Grand River Academy vs Orchard Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Academy
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades K–12
461 students
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
| Measure | Grand River Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #217 of 262 |
| National rank | – | #13217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Grand River Academy 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 60.7%).
- •Grand River Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 461.
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 River Academy better than Orchard 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 Grand River Academy and Orchard Mesa Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Academy: 461. Orchard Mesa Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Academy and Orchard Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Grand River Academy is unranked and Orchard Mesa Middle School is 217th of 262 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).