Below Average
#1583 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bookcliff Middle School
Middle School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
540 29 1/4 ROAD, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2021)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bookcliff Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bookcliff Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Junction), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,907
Median home value
$290,300
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Pear Park Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Grand Mesa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #37 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bookcliff Middle School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bookcliff Middle School
Bookcliff Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Junction, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 565 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bookcliff Middle School
What grades does Bookcliff Middle School serve?
Bookcliff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bookcliff Middle School?
Bookcliff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bookcliff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bookcliff Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bookcliff Middle School rank in CO?
Bookcliff Middle School ranks #1,583 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bookcliff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bookcliff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bookcliff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bookcliff Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bookcliff Middle School a charter school?
No, Bookcliff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bookcliff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bookcliff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bookcliff Middle School?
72.0% of students at Bookcliff Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (970) 254-6220
- Area population (ZIP 81504)
- 31,949
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81504; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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