Very Good
#420 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 23% in state
North Valley Middle School
Middle School · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 · Gilcrest, CO
A Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 158, Gilcrest, CO 80623
- Math 28% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Valley Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Valley Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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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
$66,771
Median home value
$287,000
Median rent
$1,900/mo
College educated
5.9%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,426 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Heath Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Valley Middle School is listed in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Valley Middle School
North Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Gilcrest, CO, part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 231 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Valley Middle School
What grades does North Valley Middle School serve?
North Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Valley Middle School?
North Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Valley Middle School rank in CO?
North Valley Middle School ranks #420 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is North Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 North Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Valley Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, North Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Valley Middle School?
53.7% of students at North Valley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (970) 350-4201
- Area population (ZIP 80623)
- 987
- Area median age
- 33
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 80623; 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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