Very Good
#546 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 30% in state
Platte Valley Middle School
Middle School · Weld County School District No. Re-7 · Kersey, CO
A Weld County School District No. Re-7 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P O BOX 515, Kersey, CO 80644
- Math 20% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Platte Valley Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Platte 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kersey), 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
$79,500
Median home value
$387,400
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80644; 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.
Weld County School District No. Re-7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Platte Valley Middle School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Platte Valley Middle School
Platte Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Kersey, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-7, serving approximately 262 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Platte Valley Middle School
What grades does Platte Valley Middle School serve?
Platte Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Platte Valley Middle School?
Platte Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Valley Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Platte Valley Middle School rank in CO?
Platte Valley Middle School ranks #546 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Platte Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Platte Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Platte Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Platte Valley Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Platte Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Platte Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Platte Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Platte Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Platte Valley Middle School?
56.9% of students at Platte 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
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (970) 336-8610
- Area population (ZIP 80644)
- 2,266
- Area median age
- 46
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 80644; 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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