Valley View K-8 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)80%
34%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)18%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Valley View K-8?
374 students attend Valley View K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Valley View K-8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Valley View K-8 offer ?
Valley View K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Valley View K-8 part of?
Valley View K-8 is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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