Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa
School District · Collbran, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Plateau Valley High School
Collbran · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
Collbran · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plateau Valley Junior High School
Collbran · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#76 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,245
+$2,087 vs Colorado median
District size
309 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa ranks #76 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plateau Valley High School (7.7/10), Plateau Valley Elementary School (6.8/10), and Plateau Valley Junior High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plateau Valley High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Plateau Valley Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Plateau Valley Junior High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Grand Mesa High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa is a Collbran, Colorado school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 309 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $17,245 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plateau Valley High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa with test data.
Schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Collbran
- Total Enrollment
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- District spending per student
- $17,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
The average composite rating for Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa's district-level spending was $17,245 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
Plateau Valley High School is the highest-rated school in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa?
Across schools in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa compare to other districts in Colorado?
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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