Very Good
#521 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Mountain Valley School
School · Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 · Saguache, CO
A school in Saguache, CO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
P O BOX 127, Saguache, CO 81149
- Math 31% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Valley School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountain Valley 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,727
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Valley School is listed in Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Valley School
Mountain Valley School is a public school in Saguache, CO, part of Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Valley School
What grades does Mountain Valley School serve?
Mountain Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Valley School?
Mountain Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Valley School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Valley School rank in CO?
Mountain Valley School ranks #521 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mountain Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mountain Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Valley School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain Valley School a charter school?
No, Mountain Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Valley School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Valley School?
77.6% of students at Mountain Valley 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Saguache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (719) 655-2578
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 81149)
- 995
- Area median age
- 55.3
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 81149; 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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