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Orchard Mesa Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2736 Unaweep Ave #A, Grand Junction, CO 81503 · (970) 254-6320 · Part of Mesa County Valley School District 51
Students
560
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Orchard Mesa Middle School
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 10% since 2020
- Next stop for Orchard Mesa kids: 5 high schools
On the path
Where Orchard Mesa kids come from and go next.
PK–5Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary Schoolin Grand Junction
6–8Orchard Mesa Middle SchoolYou are here
9–125 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 47%
Location
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2736 Unaweep Ave #A, Grand Junction
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6181
Grade 7192
Grade 8187
Enrollment over time
509’20
467’21
465’22
581’23
560’24
Up 10% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 69%Hispanic 25%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.