Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Valley Elementary 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
33%
Black
(15-16)6%
5%
White
(15-16)72%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School?
53 students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mountain Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% 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 Mountain Valley Elementary School?
Mountain Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain Valley Elementary School part of?
Mountain Valley Elementary School is part of Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1.
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