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Mount Garfield Middle School
Middle School · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Clifton, CO
A Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3475 FRONT STREET, Clifton, CO 81520
- Math 21% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Garfield Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Garfield 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average681/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,769
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81520; 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 Mesa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Pear Park Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Fruita Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–7 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
| Grand River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
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.
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Mount Garfield Middle School is listed in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Garfield Middle School
Mount Garfield Middle School is a public middle school in Clifton, CO, part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Garfield Middle School
What grades does Mount Garfield Middle School serve?
Mount Garfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Garfield Middle School?
Mount Garfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Garfield Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Garfield Middle School rank in CO?
Mount Garfield Middle School ranks #1,234 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mount Garfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Garfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Mount Garfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Garfield Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Garfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Mount Garfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Garfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mount Garfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Garfield Middle School?
70.8% of students at Mount Garfield 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (970) 254-4720
- Area population (ZIP 81520)
- 13,454
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 81520; 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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