Is Platte Valley Middle School a good school?

Platte Valley Middle School ranks 251 st of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Platte Valley Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Platte Valley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Platte Valley Middle School?

Students at Platte Valley Middle School are 58% White, 41% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Platte Valley Middle School attend?

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

Platte Valley Middle School

Summary:

Platte Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Kersey, Colorado, serving 245 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Weld County School District No. Re-7, which is ranked 34 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Platte Valley Middle School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (40.82%) compared to the state average of 32.2%, and a lower percentage of White students (57.55%) than the state average. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with strengths in 8th grade Science and English Language Arts, but weaknesses in Math across all grades. Platte Valley Middle School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.78% to 53.51% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.5 to 11.3 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Severance Middle School and Windsor Charter Academy Middle School.

Platte Valley Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 134 and 290 out of 400-461 Colorado middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 251 out of 485 schools. The school's rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale. By focusing on areas of improvement, leveraging the school's strengths, and learning from the successes of nearby schools, Platte Valley Middle School can work towards achieving more consistent and higher academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644

(970) 336-8610

District: Weld County School District No. Re-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,985

Students who attend Platte Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Platte Valley High School

Feeder schools for Platte Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

Platte Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

Hispanic:

40.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.06. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Platte Valley Middle School is $16,985.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Platte Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte Valley Middle School 251^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Platte Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Weld County School District No. Re-7:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld County School District No. Re-7 34^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Platte Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	29.80	249^th	336	25.9%
2005	36.52	240^th	340	29.4%
2006	44.91	207^th	346	40.2%
2007	46.24	208^th	360	42.2%
2008	39.48	238^th	362	34.3%
2009	42.86	237^th	377	37.1%
2010	36.79	283^rd	409	30.8%
2011	34.13	302^nd	422	28.4%
2012	40.74	266^th	425	37.4%
2013	36.26	316^th	454	30.4%
2014	38.03	290^th	461	37.1%
2015	44.94	216^th	436	50.5%
2016	42.40	209^th	400	47.8%
2017	58.95	138^th	424	67.5%
2018	61.78	134^th	418	67.9%
2019	47.65	228^th	458	50.2%
2021	39.80	208^th	369	43.6%
2022	52.81	182^nd	448	59.4%
2023	54.13	185^th	480	61.5%
2024	40.06	251^st	485	48.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	58.07	66^th	222	70.3%
2019	35.28	157^th	240	34.6%
2021	64.04	25^th	114	78.1%
2022	67.33	34^th	197	82.7%
2023	64.22	52^nd	241	78.4%
2024	43.65	123^rd	244	49.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	54.18	131^st	315	58.4%
2019	36.65	220^th	352	37.5%
2021	31.33	173^rd	254	31.9%
2022	57.09	123^rd	326	62.3%
2023	46.05	178^th	363	51.0%
2024	36.05	200^th	350	42.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	59.55	101^st	317	68.1%
2019	51.83	145^th	343	57.7%
2021	38.21	145^th	249	41.8%
2022	51.88	130^th	328	60.4%
2023	51.41	144^th	356	59.6%
2024	35.52	207^th	357	42.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.08	37^th	165	77.6%
2019	35.50	138^th	220	37.3%

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Rank History for White students at Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	56.38	73^rd	199	63.3%
2019	40.19	170^th	283	39.9%
2021	33.31	135^th	203	33.5%
2022	55.36	108^th	265	59.2%
2023	49.27	135^th	286	52.8%
2024	31.93	189^th	273	30.8%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Platte Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	204	0	1	57	3	n/a	n/a	265
2001	194	0	3	57	6	n/a	n/a	260
2002	203	1	5	70	4	n/a	n/a	283
2003	203	1	5	70	4	n/a	n/a	283
2004	206	1	4	72	3	n/a	n/a	286
2005	213	0	2	65	2	n/a	n/a	282
2006	194	1	1	87	2	n/a	n/a	285
2007	202	0	0	74	1	n/a	n/a	277
2008	182	0	1	69	0	n/a	n/a	252
2009	192	0	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	258
2010	184	0	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	266
2011	192	0	0	82	0	0	0	274
2012	182	0	0	81	0	0	0	263
2013	189	0	0	76	0	0	1	266
2014	186	0	0	91	1	0	1	279
2015	188	0	1	95	0	0	0	284
2016	174	0	1	104	1	0	0	280
2017	167	0	1	88	0	0	0	256
2018	168	1	0	87	0	0	0	256
2019	162	0	0	86	0	0	0	248
2020	150	0	0	99	0	0	1	250
2021	139	0	0	96	1	0	2	238
2022	126	0	0	98	0	0	4	228
2023	141	0	0	100	0	0	4	245

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 Platte Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	265	12.4	21.4	21.5
2001	260	19.1	13.6	32.3
2002	283	18.8	15.1	38.5
2003	283	18.8	15.1	38.5
2004	286	20.4	14.0	38.1
2005	282	20.4	13.8	34.4
2006	285	18.2	15.7	40.4
2007	277	19.6	14.1	40.1
2008	252	21.1	11.9	37.7
2009	258	21.6	11.9	34.5
2010	266	22.1	12.0	44.7
2011	274	21.5	12.7	44.9
2012	263	20.1	13.0	38
2013	266	19.7	13.4	33.1
2014	279	19.1	14.5	42.3
2015	284	20.0	14.2	46.1
2016	280	20.0	14.0	48.2
2017	256	20.5	12.4	38.7
2018	256	20.8	12.2	31.6
2019	248	20.0	12.3	44
2020	250	20.8	12.0	48
2021	238	21.0	11.2	49.6
2022	228	21.5	10.5	53.5
2023	245	21.5	11.3	38.8

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 Platte Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	265	12.4	21.4	21.5
2001	260	19.1	13.6	32.3
2002	283	18.8	15.1	38.5
2003	283	18.8	15.1	38.5
2004	286	20.4	14.0	38.1
2005	282	20.4	13.8	34.4
2006	285	18.2	15.7	40.4
2007	277	19.6	14.1	40.1
2008	252	21.1	11.9	37.7
2009	258	21.6	11.9	34.5
2010	266	22.1	12.0	44.7
2011	274	21.5	12.7	44.9
2012	263	20.1	13.0	38
2013	266	19.7	13.4	33.1
2014	279	19.1	14.5	42.3
2015	284	20.0	14.2	46.1
2016	280	20.0	14.0	48.2
2017	256	20.5	12.4	38.7
2018	256	20.8	12.2	31.6
2019	248	20.0	12.3	44
2020	250	20.8	12.0	48
2021	238	21.0	11.2	49.6
2022	228	21.5	10.5	53.5
2023	245	21.5	11.3	38.8

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 Platte Valley Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,738
2020	$14,021
2021	$15,687
2022	$16,905
2023	$16,985

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Platte Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 185^th of 480 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Middle School)	47.6	51.2	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	47.6	51.2	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Platte Valley Middle School)	31.3	29.1	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	31.3	29.1	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Middle School)	48.1	43.6	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	48.1	43.6	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Platte Valley Middle School)	27.2	23.1	4.1%
7th Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	27.2	23.1	4.1%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Platte Valley Middle School)	31.6	41.6	10%
8th Grade Science (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	30.8	41.6	10.8%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Middle School)	44.7	48.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	43.6	48.7	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Platte Valley Middle School)	34.2	35.1	0.9%
8th Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	33.3	35.1	1.8%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Platte Valley Middle School)	46.8	47.9	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	46.9	44.3	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Platte Valley Middle School)	30.8	29	1.8%
All Grades Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)	31.5	34	2.5%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	245	1.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	86	100	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	141	13%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	38.8%	5.2%

Schools Near Platte Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Platte Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Hill Street	Kersey	80644	Weld County	Weld County School District No. Re-7	No	No	No	No	(970) 336-8610	245	22	11.3	38.8%	141 (57.6%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	40.1	251^st of 485 public middle schools	48.2%		54.1	185^th of 480 public middle schools	61.5%	66	46.7	47.7	36.4	43.9	19.6	20.7	23.4	21.1	34.6	$16,985
Heath Middle School	Public	6-8	2223 16th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-3400	663	39	17.1	86.3%	104 (15.7%)	28 (4.2%)	491 (74.1%)	22 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	10.4	449^th of 485 public middle schools	7.4%		10.4	452^nd of 480 public middle schools	5.8%	3	13.6	16.1	21.0	17.3	3.4	7.1	14.9	9.1	9.6	$14,747
Brentwood Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 24th Avenue Court	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-3000	557	33	17.0	78.8%	139 (25.0%)	21 (3.8%)	360 (64.6%)	19 (3.4%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	24.6	344^th of 485 public middle schools	29.1%		28.4	322^nd of 480 public middle schools	32.9%	22	28.8	35.9	34.4	33.1	9.9	18.9	22.7	17.3	17.3	$14,242
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	818 35th Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-3200	446	28	15.8	88.6%	48 (10.8%)	11 (2.5%)	373 (83.6%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	20.3	369^th of 485 public middle schools	23.9%		15.4	403^rd of 480 public middle schools	16.0%	34	33.0	33.1	18.9	27.8	18.2	18.7	17.2	18.0	9.9	$16,045
Prairie Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	3737 65th Avenue	Evans	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-3600	571	33	17.3	77.9%	131 (22.9%)	17 (3.0%)	383 (67.1%)	22 (3.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (1.9%)	20.7	363^rd of 485 public middle schools	25.2%		29.5	315^th of 480 public middle schools	34.4%	48	21.6	37.6	30.1	29.9	8.0	13.2	19.8	13.7	18.2	$15,558
Eaton Middle School	Public	6-8	601 1st Street	Eaton	80615	Weld County	Weld County School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 454-3358	465	29	16.2	31.8%	334 (71.8%)	3 (0.6%)	113 (24.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	39.7	255^th of 485 public middle schools	47.4%		50.7	213^th of 480 public middle schools	55.6%	42	49.4	36.0	30.8	39.5	39.4	21.9	23.5	29.0	21.2	$12,346
North Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1175 Birch Street	Gilcrest	80623	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 350-4201	212	17	12.4	51.4%	81 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (59.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	33.6	289^th of 485 public middle schools	40.4%		38.3	266^th of 480 public middle schools	44.6%	23	33.8	43.5	38.2	38.5		16.7		17.9	23.6	$17,864
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	209 West 1st	Ault	80610	Weld County	Weld County School District No. Re-9	No	No	No	No	(970) 834-2820	235	18	13.0	40.9%	145 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (32.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	18.8	382^nd of 485 public middle schools	21.2%		41.3	250^th of 480 public middle schools	47.9%	132	29.3	14.8	20.7	22.7	14.6			12.4	24.1	$12,343
Milliken Middle School	Public	6-8	66 Irene Avenue	Milliken	80543	Weld County	Weld County School District No. Re-5J	No	No	No	No	(970) 587-4341	682	42	16.1	26.1%	442 (64.8%)	2 (0.3%)	208 (30.5%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	40.4	247^th of 485 public middle schools	49.1%		37.7	269^th of 480 public middle schools	44.0%	22	39.1	41.0	45.1	41.7	22.8	19.5	28.0	23.2	37.0	$13,010
Severance Middle School	Public	6-8	1801 Avery Plaza Street	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	No	(970) 833-7200	725	43	16.8	25.4%	495 (68.3%)	13 (1.8%)	191 (26.3%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.3%)	47.4	227^th of 485 public middle schools	53.2%		54.5	182^nd of 480 public middle schools	62.1%	45	38.6	45.5	41.2	41.7			35.1	32.7	34.1	$11,641

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