Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 81520

15 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Clifton

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

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Clifton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1.4 mi
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
1.7 mi
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%
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.4 mi
15%
−20 vs state
21%
−22 vs state
21%
−14 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26 64% 19% 476 White 57%
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.7 mi
25%
−12 vs state
55%
−8 vs state
17%
−8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 58% 15% 1,352 White 57%
Thunder Mountain Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.8 mi
27%
−13 vs state
38%
−8 vs state
12%
−25 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 25% in 2025-26 54% 19% 432 White 65%
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.9 mi
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%
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grades K–9 Charter · State Charter School Institute
3.1 mi
23%
−14 vs state
28%
−17 vs state
19%
−17 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2023-24 → 23% in 2025-26 55% 12% 457 White 74%
Chatfield Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.1 mi
34%
−5 vs state
40%
−7 vs state
32%
−4 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 63% 21% 371 White 65%
Palisade High School
Grades 9–12 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.4 mi
33%
−4 vs state
58%
−5 vs state
— 7% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 51% 10% 1,073 White 66%
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.7 mi
20%
−20 vs state
26%
−20 vs state
13%
−23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26 70% 21% 358 White 62%
Pear Park Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.3 mi
33%
−6 vs state
32%
−14 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 27% in 2025-26 71% 20% 428 White 62%
Taylor Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.3 mi
40%
±0 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
31%
−5 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 43% 20% 310 White 85%
Bookcliff Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.5 mi
16%
−18 vs state
32%
−12 vs state
16%
−19 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 73% 21% 525 Hispanic 49%
Independence Academy
Grades PK–8 Charter · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
4.6 mi
37%
±0 vs state
47%
+3 vs state
43%
+7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 88% 7% 491 White 84%
Nisley Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
5.0 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%

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).