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#843 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
Caprock Academy
School · State Charter School Institute · Grand Junction, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
714 24 1/2 ROAD, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Math 26% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Caprock Academy score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Caprock Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$87,677
Median home value
$436,800
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Academy of Charter SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,874 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #18 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Caprock Academy is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caprock Academy
Caprock Academy is a public school in Grand Junction, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 895 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caprock Academy
What grades does Caprock Academy serve?
Caprock Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Caprock Academy?
Caprock Academy has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caprock Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caprock Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caprock Academy rank in CO?
Caprock Academy ranks #843 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Caprock Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Caprock Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Caprock Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caprock Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caprock Academy a charter school?
Yes, Caprock Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Caprock Academy a Title I school?
No, Caprock Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (970) 243-1771
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 81505)
- 11,959
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81505; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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