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#732 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 40% in state
Juniper Ridge Community School
Elementary School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3294, Grand Junction, CO 81502
- Math 15% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juniper Ridge Community School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Juniper Ridge Community 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,773/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
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| Pomona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
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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.
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
- #15 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
Juniper Ridge Community School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juniper Ridge Community School
Juniper Ridge Community School is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniper Ridge Community School
What grades does Juniper Ridge Community School serve?
Juniper Ridge Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Juniper Ridge Community School?
Juniper Ridge Community School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniper Ridge Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniper Ridge Community School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juniper Ridge Community School rank in CO?
Juniper Ridge Community School ranks #732 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Juniper Ridge Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniper Ridge Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Juniper Ridge Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniper Ridge Community School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Juniper Ridge Community School a charter school?
Yes, Juniper Ridge Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Juniper Ridge Community School a Title I school?
No, Juniper Ridge Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juniper Ridge Community School?
58.9% of students at Juniper Ridge Community 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (970) 639-0884
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.
- 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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