Below Average
#1584 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fruita 8/9 School
School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Fruita, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1835 J ROAD, Fruita, CO 81521
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Fruita 8/9 School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fruita 8/9 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fruita), 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
$82,632
Median home value
$385,300
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 594 | 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.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Fruita 8/9 School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fruita 8/9 School
Fruita 8/9 School is a public school in Fruita, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 591 students in grades 8th-9th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,584 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fruita 8/9 School
What grades does Fruita 8/9 School serve?
Fruita 8/9 School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Fruita 8/9 School?
Fruita 8/9 School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruita 8/9 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruita 8/9 School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fruita 8/9 School rank in CO?
Fruita 8/9 School ranks #1,584 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fruita 8/9 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fruita 8/9 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 Fruita 8/9 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fruita 8/9 School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fruita 8/9 School a charter school?
No, Fruita 8/9 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fruita 8/9 School a Title I school?
No, Fruita 8/9 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fruita 8/9 School?
40.1% of students at Fruita 8/9 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (970) 254-6720
- Area population (ZIP 81521)
- 16,861
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 81521; 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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