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#794 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 44% in state

Fruita Monument High School

High School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Fruita, CO

A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 high school serving grades 10th – 12th.

1102 WILDCAT AVE, Fruita, CO 81521

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$12,834
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Fruita Monument High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fruita Monument High 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available1,443Compare →
Grand Junction High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–12Not available1,590Compare →
Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–12Not available516Compare →
Mesa Valley Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.06–12Not available170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#16 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 Monument High School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fruita Monument High School

Fruita Monument High School is a public high school in Fruita, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 1,273 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fruita Monument High School

What grades does Fruita Monument High School serve?

Fruita Monument High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Fruita Monument High School?

Fruita Monument High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruita Monument High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fruita Monument High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fruita Monument High School rank in CO?

Fruita Monument High School ranks #794 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Fruita Monument High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fruita Monument High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Monument High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fruita Monument High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fruita Monument High School a charter school?

No, Fruita Monument High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fruita Monument High School a Title I school?

No, Fruita Monument High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fruita Monument High School?

29.5% of students at Fruita Monument High 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Mesa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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