Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)

Gunnison Valley School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(10-11)
<50%
82%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
89%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gunnison Valley School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Gunnison Valley School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
White
96%
52%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Gunnison Valley School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gunnison Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison Valley School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 75%.
How many students attend Gunnison Valley School?
26 students attend Gunnison Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gunnison Valley School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison Valley School?
Gunnison Valley School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison Valley School offer ?
Gunnison Valley School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunnison Valley School part of?
Gunnison Valley School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.

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