Summary:
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in Colorado has only one middle school, Grand Valley Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with academic performance well below state averages and a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.
Grand Valley Middle School's student population is predominantly White (53.53%) and Hispanic (42.74%), with a lack of racial and ethnic diversity. The school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is concerning, with only 5.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in science, 22.7% proficient or better in English language arts, and 8.6% proficient or better in math, all well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.3 is relatively high, and over half (51.87%) of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The data suggests that Grand Valley School District No. 16 and the local community may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Grand Valley Middle School. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 408 out of 448 Colorado middle schools in 2021-2022 to 442 out of 480 in 2022-2023, and 421 out of 485 in 2023-2024, further highlights the need for immediate action to address the school's academic performance and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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