West Middle School
School Overview
West Middle School is a public school located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is a school in Mesa County Valley School District 51 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 29% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 385 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 26 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 385 students are attending West Middle School. By gender, there are 209 and 176 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 22 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 14 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 26 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 96.2% of teachers are certified. 92.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 26 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25 | 96.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 193 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| 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%% |
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.
Private Schools in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado
6 private schools are serving students in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.