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#1198 of 1,815 schools in CO
Grand River Academy
School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 N 14TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand River Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand River 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$48,500
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Caprock AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Pear Park Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Grand River Academy is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy is a public school in Grand Junction, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 516 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,198 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand River Academy
What grades does Grand River Academy serve?
Grand River Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand River Academy rank in CO?
Grand River Academy ranks #1,198 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Grand River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Grand River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand River Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Grand River Academy a charter school?
No, Grand River Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand River Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand River Academy?
59.3% of students at Grand River Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (970) 254-5343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81501)
- 24,142
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 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 · 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 81501; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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