Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Bookcliff Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bookcliff Middle School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Mustangs have H.E.A.R.T. H - Honor E - Excellence A - Attitude R - Respect T - Trust
School Rankings
Bookcliff Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bookcliff Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bookcliff Middle School's ranking?
Bookcliff Middle School is ranked #1294 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bookcliff Middle School often compared to?
Bookcliff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Garfield Middle School, Grand Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bookcliff Middle School?
525 students attend Bookcliff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bookcliff Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bookcliff Middle School?
Bookcliff Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bookcliff Middle School offer ?
Bookcliff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bookcliff Middle School part of?
Bookcliff Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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