Grand Mesa Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

585 31-1/2 ROAD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81504

511 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Grand Mesa Middle School, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves students in the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As a public middle school, it provides a comprehensive educational program designed to support students during the critical transitional years between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Grand Mesa Middle School aims to engage its student body through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its learners for future success in high school and beyond. Its location on 31-1/2 Road places it as a central academic hub for the community, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible, quality education for the Grand Junction area.

511

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Mesa Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	197
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
286 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
197 (38.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)254-6270
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 154

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 186