West Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

123 W ORCHARD AVE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

468 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 123 W Orchard Ave in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a central area of Grand Junction, providing a neighborhood-focused environment designed to support students as they transition from elementary education to the more complex academic and social demands of high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of programs, including core subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective courses. Like many schools in the district, West Middle emphasizes the development of essential life skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. By maintaining a supportive campus culture and leveraging local community resources, West Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their secondary education and beyond.

468

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	112
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	6

White
313 (66.9%)
Hispanic
112 (23.9%)
Two or More
24 (5.1%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)

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)254-5090
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 162

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 143