South Valley Middle School

Summary:

South Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Platteville, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 186. The school is part of the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 84 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Valley Middle School faces significant academic and demographic challenges. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.23%) compared to the state average for middle schools (around 30%), and a lower percentage of White students (44.09%) compared to the state average. Academically, the school consistently performs below the state and district averages on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.1% and the district average of 35%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, South Valley Middle School performs significantly worse on academic measures. For example, Mead Middle School, which is part of the same school district, has much higher proficiency rates in ELA (66.1%) and Math (49.7%) than South Valley Middle School. Additionally, South Valley Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1004 Main Street
       Platteville, CO  80651-7567


(970) 350-4201

District: Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,701 Help


Students who attend South Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Valley High School

Feeder schools for South Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Gilcrest Elementary School
    Pete Mirich Elementary School
    Platteville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.0%
White:
36.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details South Valley Middle School ranks worse than 84.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61%), White (36.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Valley Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Valley Middle School is $16,701.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Valley Middle School 412th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See South Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 84th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.48 216th 336 35.7%
2005 43.68 210th 340 38.2%
2006 42.99 214th 346 38.2%
2007 37.12 253rd 360 29.7%
2008 32.65 266th 362 26.5%
2009 19.66 323rd 377 14.3%
2010 31.01 303rd 409 25.9%
2011 29.77 318th 422 24.6%
2012 29.09 321st 425 24.5%
2013 29.11 342nd 454 24.7%
2014 25.89 356th 461 22.8%
2015 34.22 276th 436 36.7%
2016 30.16 276th 400 31.0%
2017 34.11 264th 424 37.7%
2018 30.63 279th 418 33.3%
2019 27.01 323rd 458 29.5%
2021 18.62 316th 369 14.4%
2022 23.90 322nd 448 28.1%
2023 23.04 353rd 480 26.5%
2024 14.29 412th 485 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.00 145th 222 34.7%
2019 47.17 115th 240 52.1%
2023 39.56 133rd 241 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 225th 315 28.6%
2019 26.85 254th 352 27.8%
2021 19.41 222nd 254 12.6%
2023 22.58 266th 363 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.56 177th 317 44.2%
2019 24.22 249th 343 27.4%
2023 22.00 263rd 356 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 100th 165 39.4%
2019 45.61 112th 220 49.1%
2023 33.20 127th 198 35.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.06 259th 286 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 150 0 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 149 0 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 164 0 1 78 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1991 140 0 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 131 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 117 0 3 89 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 151 0 1 88 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 154 0 3 123 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 154 0 3 123 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 142 0 2 122 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 140 0 3 113 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 147 1 2 129 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 147 2 0 126 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 165 0 3 115 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 106 0 2 97 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 106 0 2 97 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 101 0 2 90 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 116 0 3 104 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 106 1 4 90 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 85 1 4 95 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 77 2 4 100 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 78 1 2 98 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2010 93 1 3 102 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2011 102 0 0 100 2 0 1 0 205
2012 100 0 0 94 3 0 1 0 198
2013 97 0 0 105 1 1 0 0 204
2014 87 2 0 98 1 1 0 0 189
2015 75 2 0 118 0 1 0 0 196
2016 73 4 0 100 1 0 1 0 179
2017 76 4 1 112 3 0 2 0 198
2018 80 2 0 111 1 1 2 0 197
2019 85 1 0 114 0 0 2 0 202
2020 82 1 0 125 0 0 3 0 211
2021 78 1 0 116 0 0 3 0 198
2022 76 1 0 100 0 0 5 0 182
2023 82 1 0 99 0 0 4 0 186
2024 60 0 0 100 0 0 4 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 14.2 16.7 n/a
1989 226 13.8 16.3 22.6
1990 243 13.8 17.6 29.6
1991 238 12.8 18.5 31.5
1992 223 12.8 17.4 32.7
1993 209 11.6 18.0 31.6
1994 240 13.5 17.8 36.7
1995 280 19.2 14.6 30
1996 280 19.2 14.6 30
1997 266 20.7 12.9 29.3
1998 256 19.5 13.1 40.6
1999 280 18.9 14.8 32.5
2000 278 21.0 13.2 47.8
2001 285 21.0 13.6 30.9
2002 206 15.8 13.0 36.4
2003 206 15.8 13.0 36.4
2004 193 16.8 11.5 47.7
2005 225 15.8 14.2 47.6
2006 201 16.1 12.5 43.3
2007 186 18.0 10.3 38.2
2008 184 17.9 10.3 45.7
2009 180 16.7 10.8 51.1
2010 200 15.0 13.3 51.5
2011 205 13.7 14.9 53.7
2012 198 11.2 17.5 49.5
2013 204 10.4 19.5 59.8
2014 189 13.3 14.1 60.8
2015 196 14.0 14.0 66.3
2016 179 12.0 14.9 60.9
2017 198 12.7 15.5 51
2018 197 14.9 13.1 48.2
2019 202 13.5 14.9 41.1
2020 211 13.2 15.9 56.4
2021 198 14.5 13.6 57.6
2022 182 15.0 12.1 37.9
2023 186 13.0 14.2 46.2
2024 164 14.0 11.7 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 14.2 16.7 n/a
1989 226 13.8 16.3 22.6
1990 243 13.8 17.6 29.6
1991 238 12.8 18.5 31.5
1992 223 12.8 17.4 32.7
1993 209 11.6 18.0 31.6
1994 240 13.5 17.8 36.7
1995 280 19.2 14.6 30
1996 280 19.2 14.6 30
1997 266 20.7 12.9 29.3
1998 256 19.5 13.1 40.6
1999 280 18.9 14.8 32.5
2000 278 21.0 13.2 47.8
2001 285 21.0 13.6 30.9
2002 206 15.8 13.0 36.4
2003 206 15.8 13.0 36.4
2004 193 16.8 11.5 47.7
2005 225 15.8 14.2 47.6
2006 201 16.1 12.5 43.3
2007 186 18.0 10.3 38.2
2008 184 17.9 10.3 45.7
2009 180 16.7 10.8 51.1
2010 200 15.0 13.3 51.5
2011 205 13.7 14.9 53.7
2012 198 11.2 17.5 49.5
2013 204 10.4 19.5 59.8
2014 189 13.3 14.1 60.8
2015 196 14.0 14.0 66.3
2016 179 12.0 14.9 60.9
2017 198 12.7 15.5 51
2018 197 14.9 13.1 48.2
2019 202 13.5 14.9 41.1
2020 211 13.2 15.9 56.4
2021 198 14.5 13.6 57.6
2022 182 15.0 12.1 37.9
2023 186 13.0 14.2 46.2
2024 164 14.0 11.7 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Valley Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,568
2020 $12,254
2021 $13,789
2022 $16,529
2023 $16,701

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 353rd of 480 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle School)31.326.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)3835.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (South Valley Middle School)23.211.5
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)27.714.7
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle School)29.642.9
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)37.742.9
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (South Valley Middle School)15.318.4
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)20.720.2
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (South Valley Middle School)25.418.6
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)28.222
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle School)30.221.4
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)41.129.1
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (South Valley Middle School)34.916.9
 18%
   8th Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)35.221.7
 13.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Valley Middle School)30.329.2
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)40.134.3
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (South Valley Middle School)2415.7
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)28.822.4
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students202186
 7.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11499
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8582
 3.5%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%46.2%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley Middle School

Students who attend South Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Valley High School

South Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Colorado middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended South Valley Middle School.

Students at South Valley Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races.


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