Juniper Ridge Community School vs Mesa Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper Ridge Community School
Grand Junction · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
375 students
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
| Measure | Juniper Ridge Community School Grand Junction, Colorado | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 993 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #41995 of 50,301 | #8408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 375 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Valley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 24.5).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 57.9%).
- •Juniper Ridge Community School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Juniper Ridge Community School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 178.
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 Juniper Ridge Community School better than Mesa Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Valley Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 24.5 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 Juniper Ridge Community School and Mesa Valley Community School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper Ridge Community School: 375. Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper Ridge Community School and Mesa Valley Community School rank in Colorado?
Juniper Ridge Community School is 786th of 993 and Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).