West Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 425 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 206th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 123 W Orchard Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505
School District Details
- Mesa County Valley 51 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,589
- Graduation Rate: 77.4%
- Dropout Rate: 7.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.7
- Enrolled Students: 21,964
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 425
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 215 (50.6%)
- Females: 210 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (5.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 137 (32.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 162 (38.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 1.4% |
| Black | 5 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 17.9% |
| White | 328 | 77.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 145 | 34.1% |
| 7th Grade | 130 | 30.6% |
| 8th Grade | 150 | 35.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $43,384
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,483 | 30% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,153 | 70% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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