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Orchard Mesa Middle School

2736 C Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Orchard Mesa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Orchard Mesa Middle School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Orchard Mesa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Mesa Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1383 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orchard Mesa Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Orchard Mesa Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Orchard Mesa Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orchard Mesa Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Orchard Mesa Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Orchard Mesa Middle School is ranked #1383 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Orchard Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Orchard Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Mesa Middle School?
465 students attend Orchard Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orchard Mesa Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Mesa Middle School?
Orchard Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Mesa Middle School offer ?
Orchard Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orchard Mesa Middle School part of?
Orchard Mesa Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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