Serving 16 students in grades 5-12, Mountview Youth Service Center 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountview Youth Service Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountview Youth Service Center's student population of 16 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountview Youth Service Center is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
19%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountview Youth Service Center often compared to?
Mountview Youth Service Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam School, Mclain Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountview Youth Service Center?
16 students attend Mountview Youth Service Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mountview Youth Service Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountview Youth Service Center?
Mountview Youth Service Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountview Youth Service Center offer ?
Mountview Youth Service Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Mountview Youth Service Center part of?
Mountview Youth Service Center is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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