Orchard Mesa Middle School

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Orchard Mesa Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2736 Unaweep Ave,  Grand Junction, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
2.9
560 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.4%
State Average
25%
Science
22.3%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
69.5%
Hispanic
24.8%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/16/2026
I have two kids who are in the Challenge program at OMMS, and these are some of the most discouraging teachers I’ve ever seen. Students submit high effort projects and get back scores of 2.5 / 4 with absolutely zero feedback on how to improve or meet expectations next time.Considering this is suppos...
5.0 other
10/11/2024
You know...this is my OG school. Im gonna love it. But I'ma also be real, some of the teachers and ehem...assistant principals single out students and pick them out of the crew for a while. Like, you get in trouble once and your getting suspended for existing. I really like the teachers though, I ha...
1.0 parent
2/15/2024
My daughter has been singled out by staff at omms. They don't help her with her mental health and emotions. They just suspend her instead. My daughter had no problems last year. And can't seem to stay out of trouble with the new principal this year.
1.0 parent
3/16/2023
so this school is such a bad school there are so many bullies kids do drugs in the restroom teachers don't give the right amount of discipline

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Orchard Mesa Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Grand Junction, CO and is served by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Orchard Mesa Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $422,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand River Academy, Landmark Baptist School, East Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orchard Mesa Middle School.

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