Serving 591 students in grades 8-9, Fruita 8/9 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruita 8/9 School's ranking?
Fruita 8/9 School is ranked #1000 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fruita 8/9 School?
591 students attend Fruita 8/9 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fruita 8/9 School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruita 8/9 School?
Fruita 8/9 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruita 8/9 School offer ?
Fruita 8/9 School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruita 8/9 School part of?
Fruita 8/9 School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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