Clifton, CO public schools

3 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Clifton Elementary School Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	12% −27 vs state · 2024-25	15% −27 vs state · 2024-25	13% −25 vs state · 2023-24	Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2021-22 → 12% in 2024-25	75%	20%	346	White 60%
Mount Garfield Middle School Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	25% −9 vs state	34% −9 vs state	31% −4 vs state	7% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26	69%	17%	569	White 60%
Rocky Mountain Elementary School Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	20% −20 vs state	20% −26 vs state	9% −27 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26	79%	21%	395	White 54%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).