Fruita 8/9 School
School Overview
Fruita 8/9 School is a public school located in Fruita, Colorado. It is a school in Mesa County Valley School District 51 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 801 students through grade 8 to 9. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 41 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 801 students are attending Fruita 8/9 School. By gender, there are 414 and 387 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Fruita 8/9 School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 28 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 16 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 41 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Fruita 8/9 School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 41 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 41 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 401 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,605 Households |
| Population | 145,170 |
| Male | 73,064 |
| Female | 75,172 |
| Child Population | 38,012 |
| Total Housing Units | 64,786 Units |
| Average House Value | $226,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $963 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $55,231 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Fruita 8/9 School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 146 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 146 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 141 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
In Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, 47 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.