- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Junction, CO
Bookcliff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bookcliff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080435000598
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bookcliff Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bookcliff Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bookcliff Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Bookcliff Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 080435000598 · Grand Junction, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15.9:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Bookcliff Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bookcliff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Junction
Grand Junction High School
1,832 students
- Fruita Monumen
Fruita Monument High School
1,427 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,352 students
- Palisade High
Palisade High School
1,073 students
- Fruita 8/9 Sch 704
Fruita 8/9 School
704 students
- This school 525
Bookcliff Middle School
525 students
What this shows Bookcliff Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bookcliff Middle School compares
Bookcliff Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 44.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Bookcliff Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bookcliff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita Monument High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bookcliff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bookcliff Middle School
How many students attend Bookcliff Middle School?
Bookcliff Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bookcliff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bookcliff Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bookcliff Middle School?
48.1% of students at Bookcliff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bookcliff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bookcliff Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bookcliff Middle School?
Bookcliff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bookcliff Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Bookcliff Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Grand Junction, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51?
Besides Bookcliff Middle School, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 also operates Grand Junction High School (1,832 students), Fruita Monument High School (1,427 students), and Central High School (1,352 students). See the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 district page for the complete list.