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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 314 students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
314 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa, which is ranked within the top 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 60-69% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
35%
# Black Students
5 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
267 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
85%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
19
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,503 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,720 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,503
$15,418
Spending / Student
$13,720
$15,735
Best Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa manages 4 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa is ranked #61 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
85% of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,720 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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