Fruita 8/9 School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1835 J ROAD
FRUITA, CO 81521
704 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Fruita 8/9 School, located in Fruita, Colorado, is a unique educational institution specifically designed to serve students in the transition between middle school and high school. By focusing exclusively on eighth and ninth-grade students, the school aims to provide a specialized academic environment that helps adolescents navigate the significant social, emotional, and intellectual changes associated with their entry into secondary education. The school's curriculum and programming are tailored to prepare students for the increased rigor of high school while ensuring they have the support systems necessary to succeed during these formative years.

Part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51, the school is situated on J Road and plays a vital role in the local community. It emphasizes a culture of community and character development, often focusing on building positive student-teacher relationships to bridge the gap between their foundational years and their eventual transition to Fruita Monument High School. Through its targeted approach, Fruita 8/9 School strives to foster a sense of belonging and academic readiness, helping students build the confidence and habits required to thrive throughout their remaining high school career.
704
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    590 (83.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    82 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone: (970)254-6720
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 8 287
Grade 9 417
Gender Ratio