Fruita Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

690 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fruita Middle School, located in Fruita, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Situated at 239 N Maple, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a curriculum designed to build academic foundations while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Fruita Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, often providing various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. The school is known for its community-focused atmosphere, benefiting from its location in the close-knit town of Fruita. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning standards and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transitions that lie ahead in their educational journeys.

690

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruita Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	99
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
554 (80.3%)
Hispanic
99 (14.3%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)254-6570
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 231

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 253