Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi

0460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 241 students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Colorado.
Public Middle School in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
670 Schools
# Students
1,198 Students
304,312 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
18,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#162 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
85-89%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,787 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,278 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
507 Students
108,446 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
36%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,433 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
643 Students
152,186 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
957 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
15,254 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
84
2,788
# Students in K Grade:
100
12,020
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
12,815
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
12,392
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
12,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
12,850
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
13,791
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
57,527
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
9,521
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
8,922
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
8,461
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
9,819
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,527 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,772 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,527
$15,418
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,772
$15,735
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Quick Links