Below Average
#1517 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fruita Middle School
Middle School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Fruita, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
239 N MAPLE, Fruita, CO 81521
- Math 32% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fruita Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fruita 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 82Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 2–10 | 4.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
| Mount Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 562 | Compare → |
| Orchard Mesa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 581 | 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
- #35 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 Middle School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fruita Middle School
Fruita Middle School is a public middle school in Fruita, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 459 students in grades 6th-7th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fruita Middle School
What grades does Fruita Middle School serve?
Fruita Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Fruita Middle School?
Fruita Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruita Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruita Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fruita Middle School rank in CO?
Fruita Middle School ranks #1,517 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fruita Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fruita Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Fruita Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fruita Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fruita Middle School a charter school?
No, Fruita Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fruita Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fruita Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fruita Middle School?
40.7% of students at Fruita 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (970) 254-6570
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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