New Emerson School at Columbus vs Orchard Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 958 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Emerson School at Columbus
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades K–5
138 students
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
| Measure | New Emerson School at Columbus Grand Junction, Colorado | Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 993 | #217 of 262 |
| National rank | #4846 of 50,301 | #13217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 138 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 15% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Emerson School at Columbus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 23.1).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 15%).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •New Emerson School at Columbus does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 138.
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 New Emerson School at Columbus better than Orchard Mesa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Emerson School at Columbus ranks higher (80.3 vs 23.1 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 New Emerson School at Columbus and Orchard Mesa Middle School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Emerson School at Columbus: 138. Orchard Mesa Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Emerson School at Columbus and Orchard Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
New Emerson School at Columbus is 30th of 993 and Orchard Mesa Middle School is 217th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).