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#908 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 50% in state
Bill Metz Elementary School
Elementary School · Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Monte Vista, CO
A Monte Vista School District No. C-8 elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
545 SECOND, Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Math 21% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bill Metz Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bill Metz Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monte Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,554
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista On-line AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bill Metz Elementary School is listed in Monte Vista School District No. C-8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bill Metz Elementary School
Bill Metz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monte Vista, CO, part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8, serving approximately 264 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bill Metz Elementary School
What grades does Bill Metz Elementary School serve?
Bill Metz Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Bill Metz Elementary School?
Bill Metz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Metz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Metz Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bill Metz Elementary School rank in CO?
Bill Metz Elementary School ranks #908 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bill Metz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bill Metz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bill Metz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bill Metz Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bill Metz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bill Metz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bill Metz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bill Metz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bill Metz Elementary School?
75.0% of students at Bill Metz Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Grande County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (719) 852-4041
- Area population (ZIP 81144)
- 6,677
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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