Independence Academy vs Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Independence Academy and Thunder Mountain Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.8 out of 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.
Independence Academy
Grand Junction, CO
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
487 students
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Grand Junction, CO
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
441 students
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| Metric | Independence Academy | Thunder Mountain Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.4% | 60.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| State Rank | #781 of 1,829 | #632 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 57th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Academy | Thunder Mountain Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 24.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 55.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Academy | Thunder Mountain Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 487 | 441 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.4% | 60.3% |
| District | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 |
| City | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Junction (81504) | Grand Junction (81504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,907 | $67,907 |
| Median Home Value | $290,300 | $290,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.2% | 21.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 19 min |