Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 81501

12 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Grand Junction

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

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Grand River Academy
Grades K–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
0.2 mi
19%
44%
−2 vs state
— 4% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 61% 17% 461 White 76%
R-5 High School
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
0.3 mi —
21%
— Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2024-25 66% 18% 207 White 52%
Chipeta Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
0.6 mi
33%
−7 vs state
41%
−6 vs state
33%
−3 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 76% 21% 364 White 53%
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
0.9 mi
33%
−7 vs state
40%
−6 vs state
37%
+1 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 61% 19% 319 White 75%
Grand Junction High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.1 mi
38%
±0 vs state
69%
+5 vs state
35%
+10 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 43% 11% 1,832 White 69%
Tope Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.3 mi
39%
−1 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
31%
−6 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 47% 17% 370 White 68%
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.6 mi
33%
−1 vs state
42%
−2 vs state
36%
±0 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 59% 16% 560 White 69%
Nisley Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.6 mi
20%
−20 vs state · 2024-25
20%
−24 vs state · 2024-25
23%
−16 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2021-22 → 20% in 2024-25 82% 18% 346 White 53%
West Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.6 mi
26%
−9 vs state
33%
−10 vs state
28%
−8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 52% 19% 468 White 67%
New Emerson School at Columbus
Grades K–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.7 mi
54%
+15 vs state
64%
+18 vs state
72%
+36 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 — 10% 138 White 83%
Dual Immersion Academy School
Grades PK–5 Alternative · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.8 mi
26%
−14 vs state
44%
−3 vs state
24%
−12 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 94% 8% 310 Hispanic 75%
Juniper Ridge Community School
Grades K–8 Charter · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.9 mi
8%
−24 vs state
24%
−20 vs state
26%
−12 vs state · 2024-25
3% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 58% 11% 375 White 81%

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).