Is Dual Immersion Academy School a good school?

Dual Immersion Academy School ranks 531 st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dual Immersion Academy School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Dual Immersion Academy School.

What is the racial makeup of Dual Immersion Academy School?

Students at Dual Immersion Academy School are 74% Hispanic, 24% White, 1% Two or more races.

Dual Immersion Academy School

Summary:

Dual Immersion Academy School is an elementary school in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving around 300 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a majority white student population.

While Dual Immersion Academy School's overall academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools, especially in math, the school's performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively stronger compared to the district and state averages. This suggests the school may be effectively supporting these student subgroups. However, the school's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, indicating challenges in maintaining consistent achievement. Factors such as the higher percentage of students from low-income families and the higher student-teacher ratio at Dual Immersion Academy School may be contributing to its lower performance compared to the nearby schools, such as Broadway Elementary, Scenic Elementary, and New Emerson School at Columbus, which consistently outperform Dual Immersion Academy School.

Overall, Dual Immersion Academy School's diverse student population and its relatively stronger performance for certain subgroups are notable strengths, but the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Examining the practices of the higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the school's unique needs, such as socioeconomic factors and student-teacher ratio, could be valuable strategies for improving Dual Immersion Academy School's overall performance within the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

552 A West Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501-5660

(970) 254-6070

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,075

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.3%

White:

23.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dual Immersion Academy School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 18^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.4. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.3%), White (23.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dual Immersion Academy School is 20.3. 27 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dual Immersion Academy School employs 14.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dual Immersion Academy School is $13,075. 24 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dual Immersion Academy School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dual Immersion Academy School 531^st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dual Immersion Academy School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

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

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Rank History for all students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2007	55.80	423^rd	852	50.4%
2008	30.50	629^th	849	25.9%
2009	32.72	642^nd	872	26.4%
2010	18.54	774^th	925	16.3%
2011	22.24	748^th	935	20.0%
2012	26.69	719^th	935	23.1%
2013	24.11	757^th	954	20.6%
2014	29.78	703^rd	962	26.9%
2015	28.23	650^th	938	30.7%
2016	60.20	323^rd	914	64.7%
2017	43.65	471^st	929	49.3%
2018	50.42	412^th	917	55.1%
2019	51.62	437^th	965	54.7%
2021	34.73	486^th	710	31.5%
2022	58.03	360^th	921	60.9%
2023	59.74	349^th	933	62.6%
2024	39.40	531^st	943	43.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	73.13	55^th	332	83.4%
2023	36.37	179^th	265	32.5%
2024	15.03	341^st	365	6.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	59.43	248^th	690	64.1%
2019	37.25	450^th	758	40.6%
2021	31.48	286^th	351	18.5%
2022	46.96	306^th	595	48.6%
2023	55.54	269^th	642	58.1%
2024	22.97	530^th	684	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.18	425^th	693	38.7%
2019	56.10	298^th	764	61.0%
2021	19.92	316^th	352	10.2%
2022	43.24	324^th	594	45.5%
2023	42.40	362^nd	649	44.2%
2024	36.72	411^th	683	39.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.87	17^th	270	93.7%
2023	72.29	37^th	197	81.2%

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Rank History for White students at Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.86	59^th	525	88.8%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dual Immersion Academy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	36	4	2	69	3	n/a	n/a	114
2006	43	4	2	88	6	n/a	n/a	143
2007	52	4	4	133	3	n/a	n/a	196
2008	59	5	5	162	3	n/a	n/a	234
2009	54	5	3	206	0	n/a	n/a	268
2010	62	2	2	201	0	n/a	n/a	267
2011	71	1	2	197	0	0	1	272
2012	68	0	1	203	0	0	0	272
2013	73	0	0	218	0	0	1	292
2014	64	0	0	219	1	0	2	286
2015	81	0	0	209	1	0	6	297
2016	91	0	0	206	1	1	4	303
2017	99	0	1	199	1	1	5	306
2018	105	0	1	191	1	1	3	302
2019	112	1	2	194	1	0	1	311
2020	117	1	1	187	0	0	3	309
2021	105	1	0	196	0	0	2	304
2022	90	1	0	189	0	0	3	283
2023	80	1	0	215	0	0	4	300
2024	72	2	0	225	0	0	4	303

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 Dual Immersion Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	114	7.7	14.8	66.7
2006	143	9.5	15.1	58.7
2007	196	12.0	16.3	55.1
2008	234	14.0	16.7	65.8
2009	268	13.6	19.7	61.2
2010	267	15.5	17.2	66.3
2011	272	14.1	19.1	57.7
2012	272	15.5	17.4	64.3
2013	292	15.0	19.4	63
2014	286	16.6	17.1	59.4
2015	297	16.0	18.5	54.5
2016	303	17.0	17.8	55.4
2017	306	16.5	18.5	56.9
2018	302	15.5	19.4	52
2019	311	16.5	18.8	48.6
2020	309	14.4	21.4	45.6
2021	304	15.1	20.0	51.6
2022	283	16.7	16.9	43.8
2023	300	15.3	19.5	51.7
2024	303	14.9	20.3	59.7

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 Dual Immersion Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	114	7.7	14.8	66.7
2006	143	9.5	15.1	58.7
2007	196	12.0	16.3	55.1
2008	234	14.0	16.7	65.8
2009	268	13.6	19.7	61.2
2010	267	15.5	17.2	66.3
2011	272	14.1	19.1	57.7
2012	272	15.5	17.4	64.3
2013	292	15.0	19.4	63
2014	286	16.6	17.1	59.4
2015	297	16.0	18.5	54.5
2016	303	17.0	17.8	55.4
2017	306	16.5	18.5	56.9
2018	302	15.5	19.4	52
2019	311	16.5	18.8	48.6
2020	309	14.4	21.4	45.6
2021	304	15.1	20.0	51.6
2022	283	16.7	16.9	43.8
2023	300	15.3	19.5	51.7
2024	303	14.9	20.3	59.7

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 Dual Immersion Academy School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,866
2020	$12,783
2021	$11,875
2022	$13,386
2023	$13,075

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dual Immersion Academy School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 437^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 349^th of 933 Elementary schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dual Immersion Academy School)	35.1	61.5	26.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	32.9	37.4	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dual Immersion Academy School)	24.5	46.8	22.3%
3rd Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	31.8	38.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dual Immersion Academy School)	48.8	55.9	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	42	39.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dual Immersion Academy School)	20	29.5	9.5%
4th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	22.9	28.4	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dual Immersion Academy School)	61.7	44.4	17.3%
5th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	28	32.1	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dual Immersion Academy School)	60.4	44.4	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	41.1	46.7	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dual Immersion Academy School)	41.7	37	4.7%
5th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	23.5	36.4	12.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dual Immersion Academy School)	49.2	53.4	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	36	39.2	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Dual Immersion Academy School)	28.9	38	9.1%
All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)	24.4	29.1	4.7%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	311	300	3.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	194	215	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	80	28.6%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	51.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Dual Immersion Academy School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Dual Immersion Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	552 A West Main Street	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-6070	303	15	20.3	59.7%	72 (23.8%)	2 (0.7%)	225 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	39.4	531^st of 943 public elementary schools	43.7%		59.7	349^th of 933 public elementary schools	62.6%	182	43.8	48.9	42.5			45.3	27.1	19.1	27.7			24.6	39.1	$13,075
Chipeta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	950 Chipeta Avenue	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-6825	363	24	15.3	75.5%	217 (59.8%)	2 (0.6%)	133 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	34.4	564^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.2%		28.7	618^th of 933 public elementary schools	33.8%	54	26.6	44.3	29.6			33.5	43.1	30.6	24.6			33.2	25.5	$15,497
Pomona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 25-1/2 Road	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-4990	393	25	15.7	53.9%	248 (63.1%)	3 (0.8%)	121 (30.8%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	56.2	397^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.9%		40.7	508^th of 933 public elementary schools	45.6%	111	39.1	60.7	54.7			50.6	41.4	54.4	28.3			41.7	34.6	$14,577
Tope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2220 N 7th St	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-7070	361	20	18.1	52.1%	248 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (24.1%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.5%)	60.5	361^st of 943 public elementary schools	61.7%		53.9	401^st of 933 public elementary schools	57.0%	40	50.0	60.8	50.0			53.7	51.0	51.0	30.2			44.8	27.9	$13,073
New Emerson School at Columbus	Public, Magnet	K-5	2660 Unaweep Ave	Grand Junction	81503	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	Yes	No	No	(970) 254-6500	140	9	15.3	13.6%	120 (85.7%)	2 (1.4%)	9 (6.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	84.7	126^th of 943 public elementary schools	86.6%		89.8	77^th of 933 public elementary schools	91.7%	49	45.5	68.2	66.7			60.0	68.2	63.6	63.6			65.2	63.6	$14,640
Scenic Elementary School	Public	K-5	451 West Scenic Dr	Grand Junction	81507	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6370	215	15	14.5	37.7%	183 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	89.7	80^th of 943 public elementary schools	91.5%		91.5	62^nd of 933 public elementary schools	93.4%	18	59.5	64.9	79.1			68.0	61.9	54.1	81.4			66.4	79.1	$13,796
Mesa Valley Enrichment Program	Public, Charter	K-6	609 25 Rd.	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 254-7202	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dos Rios Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	265 Linden Ave	Grand Junction	81503	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-7910	285	19	14.8	83.2%	179 (62.8%)	1 (0.4%)	96 (33.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	20.8	734^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.2%		18.4	759^th of 933 public elementary schools	18.6%	25	23.7	28.6	15.2			23.0	31.6	26.8	20.6			26.5	14.7	$15,969
Orchard Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Orchard Ave	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-7560	306	21	14.4	64.1%	228 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (20.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	50.9	440^th of 943 public elementary schools	53.3%		49.4	440^th of 933 public elementary schools	52.8%		39.6	38.8	58.1			44.8	27.8	34.0	42.9			34.2	53.5	$15,499
Juniper Ridge Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	640 24 1/2 Rd	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 639-0884	392	25	15.3	58.9%	306 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	15.3	800^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.2%		20.3	726^th of 933 public elementary schools	22.2%	74		17.4	31.9	16.7	55.9	25.8				12.2	29.4	9.1	19.1	$9,301

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