Clifton Elementary School vs Independence Academy
Independence Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 3.2/10. In math proficiency, Independence Academy leads at 41.0%.
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.
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton, CO
3.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
375 students
Independence Academy
Grand Junction, CO
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
487 students
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| Metric | Clifton Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.2 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.3% | 32.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #1,809 of 1,829 | #781 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 57th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Clifton Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Clifton Elementary School | Independence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 375 | 487 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.3% | 32.4% |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
| City | Clifton | Grand Junction |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Clifton (81520) | Grand Junction (81504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,769 | $67,907 |
| Median Home Value | $228,000 | $290,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,013 | $1,414 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.4% | 21.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 12.0% |
| Avg Commute | — | 19 min |