Middle Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Redlands Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and Grand Mesa Middle School and Bookcliff Middle School struggling to meet state and district averages.

Redlands Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 76th out of 485 schools in Colorado and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and math. In contrast, Grand Mesa Middle School and Bookcliff Middle School have lower test scores and rankings, highlighting the disparities in academic performance within the district.

The schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also vary in their student demographics and socioeconomic factors, which may contribute to the differences in academic achievement. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Mount Garfield Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School, tend to have lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios across the schools range from 13.3 to 16.6 students per teacher, which may also play a role in the schools' performance.