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Mesa Valley Community School vs. Grand River Academy

Should you attend Mesa Valley Community School or Grand River Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mesa Valley Community School
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Grand River Academy
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 170 students in grades 6-12, Mesa Valley Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Grand River Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
170 students
516 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesa Valley Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grand River Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesa Valley Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grand River Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesa Valley Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grand River Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Valley Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#419 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#1135 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesa Valley Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grand River Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesa Valley Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand River Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesa Valley Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand River Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 50% in CO)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mesa Valley Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grand River Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mesa Valley Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grand River Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
5
Grade 1 Students
-
5
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
8
Grade 4 Students
-
10
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
16
22
Grade 7 Students
23
40
Grade 8 Students
20
59
Grade 9 Students
29
59
Grade 10 Students
22
81
Grade 11 Students
27
95
Grade 12 Students
33
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
71%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mesa Valley Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grand River Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mesa Valley Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grand River Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mesa Valley Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grand River Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mesa Valley Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grand River Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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