Mesa Valley Community School vs Tope Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
Tope Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado | Tope Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 307 | #491 of 993 |
| National rank | #8408 of 16,910 | #28959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| 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 44.5).
- •Tope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 47.3%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.5).
- •Tope Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 178.
- •Mesa Valley Community School is a charter school while Tope Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mesa Valley Community School better than Tope Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Valley Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 44.5 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 Mesa Valley Community School and Tope Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Tope Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Valley Community School and Tope Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 and Tope Elementary School is 491st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).