Serving 35 students in grades 7-8, Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Plateau Valley Junior High School's student population of 35 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plateau Valley Junior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plateau Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Plateau Valley Junior High School is ranked #1390 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Plateau Valley Junior High School?
35 students attend Plateau Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Plateau Valley Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plateau Valley Junior High School?
Plateau Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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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