At a glance
Reported students
476
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Grand Mesa Middle School: 476 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 602
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Mesa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grand Junction. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. NCES reports 476 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grand Mesa Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Bookcliff Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
525 reported students
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
560 reported students
Mount Garfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
569 reported students
Redlands Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Fruita Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
690 reported students
Public schools near Grand Mesa Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School High · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 09–12 | 1,352 | 0.2 mi |
| Bookcliff Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 525 | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Garfield Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 569 | 3.3 mi |
| Orchard Mesa Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 560 | 5 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 468 | 5.5 mi |
| Redlands Middle School Middle · Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 | 06–08 | 632 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Mesa Middle School
What grades does Grand Mesa Middle School serve?
Grand Mesa Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
How many students attend Grand Mesa Middle School?
Grand Mesa Middle School reported 476 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 602 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 476 students and 31.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Mesa Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Mesa Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Mesa Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Mesa Middle School in?
Grand Mesa Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, based in Grand Junction, CO, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Mesa Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central High School (0.2 mi), Bookcliff Middle School (2.2 mi), Mount Garfield Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.