Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Gunnison Valley School served 26 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 26 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | <50% | 82% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≥50% | 89% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 96% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | ≥50% | 75% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gunnison Valley School is Gunnison High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gunnison Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gunnison Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gunnison Gunnison High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 395 students10
0.2 miles
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700 0.2 9-12 395 - Gunnison Gunnison Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 545 students10
0.6 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710 0.6 PK-5 545 - Gunnison Gunnison Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 290 students10
0.6 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710 0.6 6-8 290 - Gunnison Lake Preschool Grades: PK | 75 students
7.5 miles
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758 7.5 PK 75 - Crested Butte Crested Butte Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 345 students10
22.1 miles
818 Red Lady Ave
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720 22.1 K-5 345
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