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Fruita 8/9 School

Summary:

Fruita 8/9 School is a public secondary school in Fruita, Colorado, serving students in grades 8-9 and part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 83.81% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Fruita 8/9 School's proficiency rates in CMAS/Science (29.6%), CMAS/English Language Arts (36.1%), and CMAS/Math (35.3%) for 8th grade are lower than the state averages, but the school's PSAT9 scores for 9th grade in Reading and Writing (70%) and Mathematics (42%) are higher than the state averages.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Fruita 8/9 School has decreased from 35.38% in 2020-2021 to 24.15% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average of around 40-45%. The school has maintained a relatively stable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.7 to 18.8 over the past three school years, slightly higher than the state average of around 16-17 students per teacher.

While Fruita 8/9 School's academic performance in some areas is lower than the state averages, the school's PSAT9 scores suggest it is effectively preparing students for the transition to high school. The school's demographics and socioeconomic factors may play a role in its academic outcomes, and the administration may want to explore strategies to address the identified areas of concern.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 1835 J Road
       Fruita, CO  81521-9391

(970) 254-6720

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,471 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fruita 8/9 School ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fruita 8/9 School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fruita 8/9 School is $13,471.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fruita 8/9 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruita 8/9 School 235th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Fruita 8/9 School in the ranking list.)

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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 Fruita 8/9 School

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Rank History for all students at Fruita 8/9 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 39.79 247th 377 34.5%
2010 35.96 286th 409 30.1%
2011 53.21 214th 422 49.3%
2012 40.89 265th 425 37.6%
2013 58.61 186th 454 59.0%
2014 55.74 197th 461 57.3%
2015 30.30 299th 436 31.4%
2016 18.04 340th 400 15.0%
2017 12.47 389th 424 8.3%
2018 32.05 272nd 418 34.9%
2019 23.52 346th 458 24.5%
2023 33.10 300th 480 37.5%
2024 42.94 235th 485 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fruita 8/9 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.16 159th 222 28.4%
2019 23.27 197th 240 17.9%
2023 44.35 116th 241 51.9%
2024 50.73 100th 244 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fruita 8/9 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.52 204th 315 35.2%
2019 21.64 279th 352 20.7%
2023 24.43 253rd 363 30.3%
2024 40.49 184th 350 47.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fruita 8/9 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 236th 317 25.6%
2019 20.57 264th 343 23.0%
2023 33.46 215th 356 39.6%
2024 38.20 191st 357 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fruita 8/9 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 171st 199 14.1%
2019 7.95 275th 283 2.8%
2024 14.90 234th 273 14.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Fruita 8/9 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 670 9 9 81 8 n/a n/a 0 777
2008 640 12 13 83 6 n/a n/a 0 754
2009 634 10 7 77 11 n/a n/a 0 739
2010 627 7 5 79 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 630 4 5 105 6 0 26 0 776
2012 612 3 5 92 5 0 26 0 743
2013 595 2 5 80 2 2 25 0 711
2014 562 2 1 90 0 1 25 0 681
2015 593 2 6 101 0 2 17 0 721
2016 608 4 9 108 3 2 18 0 752
2017 581 3 5 113 3 0 36 0 741
2018 633 4 8 117 6 4 30 0 802
2019 639 1 6 103 6 2 25 0 782
2020 656 3 9 100 5 2 28 0 803
2021 631 3 15 121 5 0 22 0 797
2022 588 3 10 101 3 0 35 0 740
2023 590 4 4 82 2 0 22 0 704

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 Fruita 8/9 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 777 40.6 19.1 20.8
2008 754 42.6 17.7 28.6
2009 739 46.9 15.8 24.6
2010 720 45.6 15.7 31
2011 776 44.6 17.3 33.6
2012 743 41.5 17.8 33.6
2013 711 38.5 18.4 27.8
2014 681 41.0 16.5 25.3
2015 721 41.0 17.5 29.5
2016 752 40.0 18.8 31.4
2017 741 39.1 18.9 35
2018 802 39.1 20.4 31
2019 782 41.1 18.9 33
2020 803 42.4 18.9 25.2
2021 797 42.5 18.7 35.4
2022 740 39.3 18.8 30.7
2023 704 39.5 17.7 24.1

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 Fruita 8/9 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 777 40.6 19.1 20.8
2008 754 42.6 17.7 28.6
2009 739 46.9 15.8 24.6
2010 720 45.6 15.7 31
2011 776 44.6 17.3 33.6
2012 743 41.5 17.8 33.6
2013 711 38.5 18.4 27.8
2014 681 41.0 16.5 25.3
2015 721 41.0 17.5 29.5
2016 752 40.0 18.8 31.4
2017 741 39.1 18.9 35
2018 802 39.1 20.4 31
2019 782 41.1 18.9 33
2020 803 42.4 18.9 25.2
2021 797 42.5 18.7 35.4
2022 740 39.3 18.8 30.7
2023 704 39.5 17.7 24.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fruita 8/9 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,553
2020 $12,531
2021 $11,276
2022 $12,295
2023 $13,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fruita 8/9 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 300th of 480 Middle schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Fruita 8/9 School)20.326.5
 6.2%
   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 (Fruita 8/9 School)32.731.4
 1.3%
   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 (Fruita 8/9 School)24.125.7
 1.6%
   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 (Fruita 8/9 School)32.731.4
 1.3%
   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 (Fruita 8/9 School)24.125.7
 1.6%
   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 Students782704
 10%
African American14
 300%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic10382
 20.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White639590
 7.7%
Two or More Races2522
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%24.1%
 8.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 704 students attended Fruita 8/9 School.

Students at Fruita 8/9 School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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