Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa

56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624-9704
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 305 students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
305 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 35-39% has increased from 25-29% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#72 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
35%
# Black Students
3 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
267 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
88%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
13
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,990 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,125 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,990
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,125
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa manages 4 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa is ranked #86 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
88% of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,125 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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