Below Average
#1390 of 1,815 schools in CO
Plateau Valley Junior High School
Middle School · Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa · Collbran, CO
A Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
56600 HIGHWAY 330, Collbran, CO 81624
- Math 18% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plateau Valley Junior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plateau Valley Junior High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average681/100K
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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
$89,900
Median home value
$467,300
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plateau Valley Junior High School is listed in Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plateau Valley Junior High School
Plateau Valley Junior High School is a public middle school in Collbran, CO, part of Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa, serving approximately 43 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,390 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plateau Valley Junior High School
What grades does Plateau Valley Junior High School serve?
Plateau Valley Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Plateau Valley Junior High School?
Plateau Valley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plateau Valley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plateau Valley Junior High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plateau Valley Junior High School rank in CO?
Plateau Valley Junior High School ranks #1,390 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Plateau Valley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plateau Valley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Plateau Valley Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plateau Valley Junior High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plateau Valley Junior High School a charter school?
No, Plateau Valley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plateau Valley Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Plateau Valley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plateau Valley Junior High School?
39.5% of students at Plateau Valley Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mesa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (970) 487-3547
- Area population (ZIP 81624)
- 1,487
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 81624; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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