Bookcliff Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

2935 ORCHARD AVE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81504

525 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bookcliff Middle School is a public school located in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards while also offering various elective opportunities to explore personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Bookcliff Middle School actively promotes a sense of community and school spirit. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and academic organizations, designed to help students build teamwork, leadership skills, and extracurricular engagement. By focusing on a supportive atmosphere and consistent communication with families, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning environment that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate meaningfully in their local Grand Junction community.

525

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bookcliff Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	257
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	5

Hispanic
257 (49.0%)
White
233 (44.4%)
Two or More
21 (4.0%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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)254-6220
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 186