Serving 34 students in grades 6-8, Mountain Valley Middle 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)30%
33%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)68%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Valley Middle School?
34 students attend Mountain Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mountain Valley Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley Middle School?
Mountain Valley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley Middle School offer ?
Mountain Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain Valley Middle School part of?
Mountain Valley Middle School is part of Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1.
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