- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Platteville, CO
South Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080420000579
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
South Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 080420000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
South Valley Middle School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 080420000579 · Platteville, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 11:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (483 students)
South Valley Middle School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
483 students
- Pete Mirich El
Pete Mirich Elementary School
358 students
- Platteville El
Platteville Elementary School
317 students
- North Valley M
North Valley Middle School
248 students
- Gilcrest Eleme 178
Gilcrest Elementary School
178 students
- This school 143
South Valley Middle School
143 students
What this shows South Valley Middle School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley Middle School compares
South Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 34.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, South Valley Middle School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 reports $16,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pete Mirich Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platteville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Middle School
How many students attend South Valley Middle School?
South Valley Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Platteville, CO. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle School is 11:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Middle School?
39.8% of students at South Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Platteville, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Middle School?
South Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Besides South Valley Middle School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Valley High School (483 students), Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students), and Platteville Elementary School (317 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.