Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mountain Valley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Valley School's student population of 147 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Valley School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Valley School's ranking?
Mountain Valley School is ranked #1669 out of 1,748 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Valley School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mountain Valley School?
147 students attend Mountain Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mountain Valley School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Valley School?
Mountain Valley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Valley School offer ?
Mountain Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Valley School part of?
Mountain Valley School is part of Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1.
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