Orchard Mesa Middle School vs West Middle School
Orchard Mesa Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 4.8/10. In math proficiency, West Middle School leads at 29.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction, CO
5.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
581 students
West Middle School
Grand Junction, CO
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
460 students
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| Metric | Orchard Mesa Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 51.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.8 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #1,137 of 1,829 | #1,542 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Orchard Mesa Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Orchard Mesa Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 581 | 460 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 51.7% |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
| City | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Junction (81503) | Grand Junction (81505) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,681 | $87,677 |
| Median Home Value | $307,600 | $436,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,015 | $1,424 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.0% | 41.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 7.3% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | — |