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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-8063
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 19,487 students in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
19,487 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
1,189 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#71 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
32%
41%
45%
(20-21)
23%
29%
80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
69%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,893 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$281 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$271 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,439
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,893
$15,791

Best Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scenic Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
451 West Scenic Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-6370
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
351 South Camp Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
New Emerson School At Columbus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2660 Unaweep Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6500
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2248 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Redlands Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970) 254-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Appleton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2358 H Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42575 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #99.
Fruita Monument High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1102 Wildcat Ave
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6600
Grades: 10-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monument Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2220 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Palisade High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3679 G Road
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1313.
Rim Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1810 J 6 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1414.
Dual Immersion Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6070
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1515.
Grand Junction High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2888 B1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1717.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
689 Brentwood Dr
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 254-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2020.
Loma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1360 13 Road
Loma, CO 81524
(970) 254-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3188 D1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-4930
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
588 25-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2323.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #2424.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 W Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-5090
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Linden Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7910
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Shelledy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 North Mesa
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2727.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
585 30 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2828.
Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #2929.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #3030.
Mount Garfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Front Street
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #3131.
Bookcliff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2935 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #3232.
Fruita Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 N Maple
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6570
Grades: 6-7
| 459 students
Rank: #3333.
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3063 F1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3434.
Grand River Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
Grades: K-12
| 516 students
Rank: #3535.
Nisley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
543 28-3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 manages 45 public schools serving 19,487 students.
What is the rank of Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51?
Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51 is ranked #74 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51?
69% of Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51?
Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Mesaunty Valley School District No. 51's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,893 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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