Plateau Valley School District No. 50

The Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in Colorado operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 47th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is Plateau Valley Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top half of Colorado elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in several CMAS test subjects. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a more affluent student population. Similarly, Plateau Valley Junior High School is ranked in the top half of Colorado middle schools and outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS English Language Arts.

In contrast, the district's high schools, Plateau Valley High School and Grand Mesa High School, have lower test scores compared to the district and state, particularly in SAT/Reading and Writing. Grand Mesa High School, however, has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. These differences in performance and demographics suggest potential equity concerns within the district.