Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mesa Valley Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Valley Community School's student population of 204 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mesa Valley Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Valley Community School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Valley Community School's ranking?
Mesa Valley Community School is ranked #409 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa Valley Community School often compared to?
Mesa Valley Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caprock Academy, Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Valley Community School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Valley Community School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mesa Valley Community School?
204 students attend Mesa Valley Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mesa Valley Community School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Valley Community School?
Mesa Valley Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mesa Valley Community School offer ?
Mesa Valley Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mesa Valley Community School part of?
Mesa Valley Community School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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