Mesa County Valley School District No. 51


Summary:

The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado is home to 43 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across its schools.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Wingate Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Scenic Elementary School and Broadway Elementary School are also high-achieving, with top-tier academic performance. At the high school level, the public charter Mesa Valley Community School stands out, ranking in the top 15% of Colorado high schools.

However, the district also faces significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to meet state standards. There appears to be a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. The district's diverse racial demographics also raise questions about equity and access to quality education. Addressing these disparities will be crucial for improving outcomes across the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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District Detail

 2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-8063

 (970) 254-5100

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 116 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 20,078

Primary Schools: 29
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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