Orchard Mesa Middle School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
West Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Orchard Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado | West Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 262 | #187 of 262 |
| National rank | #13217 of 15,369 | #11661 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 29% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 23.1).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 58.9%).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.7).
- •Orchard Mesa Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 468.
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 Orchard Mesa Middle School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (31.4 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 Orchard Mesa Middle School and West Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Mesa Middle School: 560. West Middle School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Mesa Middle School and West Middle School rank in Colorado?
Orchard Mesa Middle School is 217th of 262 and West Middle School is 187th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).