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Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 309 students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
309 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
84%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,770 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,942 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,770
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,942
$15,791
Best Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Plateau Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3547
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56600 Highway 330
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Collbran, CO 81624
(970) 487-3576
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In The County Of Mesa manages 4 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa is ranked #61 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
84% of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Plateau Valley School District No. 50 In Theunty Of Mesa's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,942 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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