Redlands Middle School

Summary:

Redlands Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving 538 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redlands Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS test scores, with 60.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 41.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.87%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Redlands also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.91% to 32.02% over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Mount Garfield Middle School, Grand Mesa Middle School, and other local schools.

Redlands Middle School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 17.2 over the past three years, and has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Colorado middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 school years. This places the school significantly higher than the nearby Fruita Middle School, Bookcliff Middle School, Orchard Mesa Middle School, and West Middle School, which have lower rankings and ratings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2200 Broadway
       Grand Junction, CO  81507-1121


(970) 254-7000

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,463 Help


Students who attend Redlands Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fruita Monument High School

Feeder schools for Redlands Middle School:

Elementary:    Broadway Elementary School
    Scenic Elementary School
    Wingate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Redlands Middle School ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.74. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Redlands Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redlands Middle School is $14,463. 4 middle schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redlands Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Redlands Middle School 76th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Redlands Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Redlands Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.74 49th 336 85.4%
2005 83.56 45th 340 86.8%
2006 76.70 73rd 346 78.9%
2007 70.75 92nd 360 74.4%
2008 68.99 99th 362 72.7%
2009 72.77 90th 377 76.1%
2010 70.12 120th 409 70.7%
2011 70.44 120th 422 71.6%
2012 76.92 82nd 425 80.7%
2013 71.68 123rd 454 72.9%
2014 73.60 108th 461 76.6%
2015 72.85 80th 436 81.7%
2016 64.10 116th 400 71.0%
2017 63.66 122nd 424 71.2%
2018 62.92 131st 418 68.7%
2019 71.60 103rd 458 77.5%
2021 67.00 104th 369 71.8%
2022 77.96 76th 448 83.0%
2023 80.48 81st 480 83.1%
2024 79.74 76th 485 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.32 89th 240 62.9%
2022 76.35 22nd 197 88.8%
2023 71.34 41st 241 83.0%
2024 73.12 38th 244 84.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.78 113th 315 64.1%
2019 63.90 109th 352 69.0%
2021 68.14 62nd 254 75.6%
2022 78.34 53rd 326 83.7%
2023 82.16 57th 363 84.3%
2024 83.88 40th 350 88.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.82 6th 134 95.5%
2023 72.17 27th 125 78.4%
2024 68.16 35th 126 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.36 115th 317 63.7%
2019 71.42 85th 343 75.2%
2021 51.99 108th 249 56.6%
2022 65.25 95th 328 71.0%
2023 68.51 88th 356 75.3%
2024 64.75 99th 357 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at Redlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.65 95th 199 52.3%
2019 55.07 111th 283 60.8%
2021 48.48 99th 203 51.2%
2022 61.55 84th 265 68.3%
2023 63.11 88th 286 69.2%
2024 63.26 85th 273 68.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Open Quote This middle school is dedicated to preparing my child for high school and beyond by actually assigning homework and projects, and holding kids accountable for example...There is a reason it's consistently rated #1 in the valley. We love it! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 15, 2016

Open Quote By far the best MS in the county Close Quote



Enrollment information for Redlands Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 494 0 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 499 1 7 49 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 488 0 14 45 4 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 488 0 14 45 4 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 473 1 12 54 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 511 1 9 59 3 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 538 2 9 47 4 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 531 1 8 44 8 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 535 1 5 52 4 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 551 4 8 45 2 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 551 4 8 45 2 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 579 4 9 42 5 n/a n/a 0 639
2005 563 10 11 46 5 n/a n/a 0 635
2006 571 10 11 57 8 n/a n/a 0 657
2007 524 8 11 56 7 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 508 7 10 54 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 511 5 10 56 3 n/a n/a 0 585
2010 538 6 8 58 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 490 3 6 66 3 0 14 0 582
2012 454 2 6 84 3 0 19 0 568
2013 435 2 6 83 3 0 18 0 547
2014 469 3 4 84 4 0 19 0 583
2015 455 1 6 79 3 3 25 0 572
2016 466 0 8 61 2 3 25 0 565
2017 440 0 7 73 3 3 24 0 550
2018 463 1 7 64 1 1 19 0 556
2019 471 1 9 58 2 1 19 0 561
2020 508 1 7 62 2 0 20 0 600
2021 457 1 3 52 2 0 19 0 534
2022 465 2 2 47 3 0 16 0 535
2023 462 2 4 51 3 0 16 0 538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 541 34.6 15.6 7.6
1994 559 35.0 16.0 7.5
1995 551 33.8 16.3 16
1996 551 33.8 16.3 16
1997 541 34.0 15.9 17.4
1998 583 34.0 17.1 12.7
1999 600 32.7 18.3 9.3
2000 592 32.5 18.2 13.5
2001 597 32.4 18.4 14.4
2002 610 33.0 18.5 14.6
2003 610 33.0 18.5 14.6
2004 639 33.8 18.9 16
2005 635 34.7 18.3 15.7
2006 657 34.4 19.1 17.5
2007 606 36.9 16.4 14.2
2008 584 37.2 15.7 19.2
2009 585 38.5 15.2 19.7
2010 612 37.1 16.4 22.4
2011 582 38.5 15.1 26.1
2012 568 37.5 15.1 25.7
2013 547 33.4 16.3 23.4
2014 583 35.7 16.3 21.1
2015 572 36.0 15.8 20.6
2016 565 35.0 16.1 21.4
2017 550 35.0 15.7 26.4
2018 556 35.3 15.7 23.4
2019 561 36.0 15.5 24.1
2020 600 35.9 16.6 21.8
2021 534 31.0 17.2 32
2022 535 35.5 15.0 19.8
2023 538 32.3 16.6 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Redlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 541 34.6 15.6 7.6
1994 559 35.0 16.0 7.5
1995 551 33.8 16.3 16
1996 551 33.8 16.3 16
1997 541 34.0 15.9 17.4
1998 583 34.0 17.1 12.7
1999 600 32.7 18.3 9.3
2000 592 32.5 18.2 13.5
2001 597 32.4 18.4 14.4
2002 610 33.0 18.5 14.6
2003 610 33.0 18.5 14.6
2004 639 33.8 18.9 16
2005 635 34.7 18.3 15.7
2006 657 34.4 19.1 17.5
2007 606 36.9 16.4 14.2
2008 584 37.2 15.7 19.2
2009 585 38.5 15.2 19.7
2010 612 37.1 16.4 22.4
2011 582 38.5 15.1 26.1
2012 568 37.5 15.1 25.7
2013 547 33.4 16.3 23.4
2014 583 35.7 16.3 21.1
2015 572 36.0 15.8 20.6
2016 565 35.0 16.1 21.4
2017 550 35.0 15.7 26.4
2018 556 35.3 15.7 23.4
2019 561 36.0 15.5 24.1
2020 600 35.9 16.6 21.8
2021 534 31.0 17.2 32
2022 535 35.5 15.0 19.8
2023 538 32.3 16.6 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Redlands Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,823
2020 $13,115
2021 $11,962
2022 $13,281
2023 $14,463

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redlands Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 480 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Redlands Middle School)61.164.5
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.836.2
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Redlands Middle School)42.448.4
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)21.522.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Redlands Middle School)57.757.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.738.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Redlands Middle School)39.642.6
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)21.119.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Redlands Middle School)40.647.4
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)22.126.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Redlands Middle School)59.459
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)34.636.6
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Redlands Middle School)46.758.3
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)25.628.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redlands Middle School)59.460
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)3639.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Redlands Middle School)42.849.4
 6.6%
   All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561538
 4.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic5851
 12.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White471462
 1.9%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%16.9%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Redlands Middle School

Students who attend Redlands Middle School usually go on to attend Fruita Monument High School

Redlands Middle School ranks 76th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Redlands Middle School.

Students at Redlands Middle School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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