Orchard Mesa Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

465 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Mesa Middle School (OMMS), located in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a vital educational hub within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. With a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to develop into responsible, engaged citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Orchard Mesa Middle School prioritizes a sense of community and school spirit. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which allow students to discover new passions and build lasting relationships with peers. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student character and well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

465

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Mesa Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	117
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
327 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
117 (25.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-6320
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 145