Mesa County Valley 51

Mesa County Valley 51 is a city-based school district in Colorado serving 19,900 students across 47 schools, including 27 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. The district experienced a 6.7% enrollment decrease from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.0:1 supported by 1,261 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 34.7%, exceeding the state average of 28.4%, while reading proficiency at 43.1% similarly exceeds the state average of 37.9%. However, the graduation rate of 81.5% falls below Colorado's 86.4% average. The district maintains a low dropout rate of 1.5% and minimal chronic absenteeism at 0.4%.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 45.7% classified as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 15.6% of students receive special education services, while 3.7% are English learners.

Financially, the district operates on $281.4 million in total budget with per-pupil spending of $5,986, substantially below the state average of $8,178. Revenue composition shows reliance on state funding at 44.0%, local sources at 36.2%, and federal support at 19.8%. This funding differential relative to state averages may influence resource availability and program capacity compared to higher-funded districts within Colorado.