For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,445 students in 81504, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO are Independence Academy, Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 81504 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 81504, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81504, CO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Bookcliff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2935 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6220
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 31-1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
81504, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 81504, CO include Independence Academy, Bookcliff Middle School and Grand Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 81504?
3 public middle schools are located in 81504.
What is the racial composition of students in 81504?
81504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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