Dual Immersion Academy School

552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dual Immersion Academy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dual Immersion Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dual Immersion Academy School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Dual Immersion Academy School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dual Immersion Academy School is 0.41, 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)
#662 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dual Immersion Academy 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dual Immersion Academy 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
72%
35%
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Black
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5%
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White
27%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Dual Immersion Academy School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dual Immersion Academy 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
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dual Immersion Academy 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dual Immersion Academy School's ranking?
Dual Immersion Academy School is ranked #662 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dual Immersion Academy School often compared to?
Dual Immersion Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Emerson School At Columbus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dual Immersion Academy School?
300 students attend Dual Immersion Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dual Immersion Academy School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dual Immersion Academy School?
Dual Immersion Academy School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dual Immersion Academy School offer ?
Dual Immersion Academy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dual Immersion Academy School part of?
Dual Immersion Academy School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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