Serving 178 students in grades 6-12, Mesa Valley Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Valley Community School's student population of 178 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
MVCS envisions producing equipped and confident graduates by bridging homeschool and public school.
School Rankings
Mesa Valley Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Valley Community School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Valley Community School's ranking?
Mesa Valley Community School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mesa Valley Community School often compared to?
Mesa Valley Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand River Academy, Caprock Academy, Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Valley Community School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Valley Community School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Mesa Valley Community School?
178 students attend Mesa Valley Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mesa Valley Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Valley Community School?
Mesa Valley Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mesa Valley Community School offer ?
Mesa Valley Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Valley Community School part of?
Mesa Valley Community School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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