Very Good
#661 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Mesa Valley Community School
High School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Grand Junction, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 charter high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
609 25 ROAD, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Math 33% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs CO 49% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mesa Valley Community School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mesa Valley 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$87,677
Median home value
$436,800
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprock AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Grand Junction High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,590 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Landmark Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #12 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
Mesa Valley Community School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Valley Community School
Mesa Valley Community School is a public high school in Grand Junction, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 170 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Valley Community School
What grades does Mesa Valley Community School serve?
Mesa Valley Community School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mesa Valley Community School?
Mesa Valley Community School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Valley Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Valley Community School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa Valley Community School rank in CO?
Mesa Valley Community School ranks #661 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mesa Valley Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Valley Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mesa Valley Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Valley Community School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mesa Valley Community School a charter school?
Yes, Mesa Valley Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mesa Valley Community School a Title I school?
No, Mesa Valley Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mesa County
- Phone
- (970) 254-7202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81505)
- 11,959
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 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 81505; 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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