Tope Elementary School vs Independence Academy
Independence Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, Tope Elementary School leads at 42.0%.
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.
Tope Elementary School
Grand Junction, CO
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
361 students
Independence Academy
Grand Junction, CO
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
487 students
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| Metric | Tope Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 4.2 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 32.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #1,395 of 1,829 | #781 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 57th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Tope Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Tope Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 361 | 487 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 32.4% |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
| City | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Junction (81501) | Grand Junction (81504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,500 | $67,907 |
| Median Home Value | $283,300 | $290,300 |
| Median Rent | $974 | $1,414 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.2% | 21.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | 12.0% |
| Avg Commute | 15 min | 19 min |