Gunnison Valley School serves 26 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison Valley School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 75%.
How many students attend Gunnison Valley School?
26 students attend Gunnison Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gunnison Valley School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison Valley School?
Gunnison Valley School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison Valley School offer ?
Gunnison Valley School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunnison Valley School part of?
Gunnison Valley School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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