Mesa Valley Community School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 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
West Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado | West Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 307 | #187 of 262 |
| National rank | #8408 of 16,910 | #11661 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 178 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| 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 31.4).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 52.1%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.7).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 178.
- •Mesa Valley Community School is a charter school while West Middle 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 West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Valley Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 31.4 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 West Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Valley Community School: 178. West Middle School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Valley Community School and West Middle School rank in Colorado?
Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 and West Middle School is 187th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).