Independence Academy vs Tope Elementary School
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.
Independence Academy
Grand Junction, CO
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
487 students
Tope Elementary School
Grand Junction, CO
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
361 students
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| Metric | Independence Academy | Tope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 7.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.4% | 52.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 3.9 |
| State Rank | #781 of 1,829 | #1,395 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 57th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Academy | Tope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 55.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Academy | Tope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 487 | 361 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.4% | 52.1% |
| 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 (81501) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,907 | $48,500 |
| Median Home Value | $290,300 | $283,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,414 | $974 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.2% | 27.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 15 min |