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Mesa Valley Community School

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 98% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Mesa Valley Community School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Grand Junction, Colorado, part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. With just 170 students, the school has consistently outperformed nearby high schools and the state average on standardized tests, ranking 8th out of 328 Colorado high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesa Valley Community School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, 55% of 7th graders were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 42.1% for the district and 48.8% for the state. In math, 40% of 7th graders were proficient or better, versus 27.6% for the district and 31.8% for the state. The school's SAT/Reading and Writing proficiency for 11th graders was an impressive 100%, significantly higher than the district's 63% and the state's 62%. The school's smaller student-teacher ratio and personalized learning environment may contribute to these strong academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Palisade High School, Fruita Monument High School, Central High School, and Grand Junction High School, Mesa Valley Community School stands out with its exceptional academic performance and high statewide ranking. This success could serve as a model for other schools in the district or state, providing valuable insights for educators and administrators seeking to improve student outcomes.

178

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,282

Per pupil spending ?

29.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505-1219

(970) 254-7202

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2012 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Colorado high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg39%

Colorado avg40%

8^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

40^th of 115Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	44.3	476 of 921	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.7	267 of 710	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	472 of 965	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	18.1	748 of 917	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.9	663 of 938	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.8	787 of 962	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.2	707 of 954	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.8	604 of 935	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.1	586 of 935	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.0	544 of 925	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	81.1	78 of 480	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	78 of 448	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	177 of 458	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.2	247 of 424	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.6	186 of 400	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.1	187 of 436	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	39.3	283 of 461	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.3	198 of 454	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.2	191 of 425	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.0	169 of 422	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.2	181 of 409	55.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	63.0	81 of 265	69.4%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	95.4	8 of 328	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	81.8	53 of 349	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	63 of 349	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.0	117 of 411	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	89 of 388	77.1%	★★★★☆
2017	54.1	83 of 256	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.0	127 of 292	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	84.6	47 of 369	87.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.1	50 of 349	85.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	71 of 334	78.7%	★★★★☆
2011	80.6	50 of 337	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	55.5	169 of 327	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	79.5	34 of 229	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	74 of 234	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.3	39 of 228	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	45.7	117 of 225	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2022)69th percentile-13 vs school

High school

White (2024)85th percentile~ school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing100%+38 vs state

Mathematics65%+29 vs state

English Language Arts55%+6 vs state

Math27%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Mesa Valley Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)	CMAS Math (2025)		CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Mesa Valley Community School	Public, Charter	6-12	609 25 Road	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 254-7202	178	12	14.8	29.8%	138 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.8%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (7.9%)	95.4	8^th of 328 public high schools	97.6%		81.8	53^rd of 349 public high schools	84.8%	45		65.0			100.0		55.0	40.0	26.8		$11,282
Grand Junction High School	Public	9-12	1400 N 5th St	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6900	1,832	91	20.0	43.1%	1,268 (69.2%)	19 (1.0%)	427 (23.3%)	24 (1.3%)	11 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (4.5%)	50.9	148^th of 328 public high schools	54.9%		53.8	147^th of 349 public high schools	57.9%	1	73.0	34.0	68.0	39.0	61.0	22.0				24.7	$14,154
R-5 High School	Public	9-12	455 N. 22nd St.Ste. B	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-6880	207	17	12.4	66.2%	107 (51.7%)	2 (1.0%)	84 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$18,445
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	360 28 Rd	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(970) 242-1521																			(n/a)											$00
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	360 28 Road	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 242-8445	18	2	10.2		12 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$6,694
Central High School	Public	9-12	3130 E1/2 Road	Grand Junction	81504	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6200	1,352	80	16.9	58.3%	772 (57.1%)	6 (0.4%)	500 (37.0%)	11 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	52 (3.8%)	43.8	177^th of 328 public high schools	46.0%		40.5	200^th of 349 public high schools	42.7%	23	65.0	28.0	64.0	36.0	62.0	24.0				21.6	$14,906
Fruita Monument High School	Public	9-12	1102 Wildcat Ave	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6600	1,427	74	19.3	30.1%	1,161 (81.4%)	3 (0.2%)	182 (12.8%)	19 (1.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.9%)	67.1	111^th of 328 public high schools	66.2%		64.8	116^th of 349 public high schools	66.8%	5	68.0	45.0	76.0	50.0	72.0	36.0				35.6	$14,890
Palisade High School	Public	9-12	3679 G Road	Palisade	81526	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-4800	1,073	59	18.3	50.9%	709 (66.1%)	9 (0.8%)	301 (28.1%)	7 (0.7%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	37 (3.4%)	48.3	158^th of 328 public high schools	51.8%		54.9	142^nd of 349 public high schools	59.3%	16	61.0	35.0	62.0	31.0	59.0	38.0				35.6	$15,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Valley Community School

What is the racial makeup of Mesa Valley Community School?

Students at Mesa Valley Community School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Mesa Valley Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Mesa Valley Community School.

Is Mesa Valley Community School a good school?

Yes! Mesa Valley Community School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 328 Colorado high schools.

What district is Mesa Valley Community School in?

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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