WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district, located in GRAND JUNCTION, CO with about 385 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 123 W Orchard Ave in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a central area of Grand Junction, providing a neighborhood-focused environment designed to support students as they transition from elementary education to the more complex academic and social demands of high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of programs, including core subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective courses. Like many schools in the district, West Middle emphasizes the development of essential life skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. By maintaining a supportive campus culture and leveraging local community resources, WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL at (970) 254-5090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

123 W ORCHARD AVE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505-1518
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WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND JUNCTION, CO with about 385 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
385
Teachers:
24.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 385 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.