Serving 43 students in grades 7-8, Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Plateau Valley Junior High School's student population of 43 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plateau Valley Junior High School is 0.10, 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
#760 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plateau Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Plateau Valley Junior High School is ranked #760 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Plateau Valley Junior High School?
43 students attend Plateau Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Plateau Valley Junior High School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plateau Valley Junior High School?
Plateau Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plateau Valley Junior High School offer ?
Plateau Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Plateau Valley Junior High School part of?
Plateau Valley Junior High School is part of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa.
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