- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Junction, CO
Redlands Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Redlands Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080435000205
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redlands Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Redlands Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redlands Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 · Colorado
NCES ID 080435000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Redlands Middle School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 080435000205 · Grand Junction, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 19.8:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Junction High School (1,832 students)
Redlands Middle School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Redlands 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 632
Redlands Middle School
632 students
What this shows Redlands Middle School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redlands Middle School compares
Redlands 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Redlands Middle School is less 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 Redlands Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruita Monument High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisade High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruita 8/9 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redlands 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redlands Middle School
How many students attend Redlands Middle School?
Redlands Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redlands Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redlands Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redlands Middle School?
12.1% of students at Redlands Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redlands Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Redlands Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redlands Middle School?
Redlands Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Redlands Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Redlands Middle School ranks #2 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 Redlands 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.