At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
317
Valley Middle School: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Valley Middle School
Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Gilcrest. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 248 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.7%) and White (31%). English learners represent 15% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31%
- Hispanic65.7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Platteville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
317 reported students
Gilcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
178 reported students
Pete Mirich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
358 reported students
Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
483 reported students
Public schools near Valley Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Mirich Elementary School Elementary · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 | PK–06 | 358 | under 0.1 mi |
| Brentwood Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 564 | 3.1 mi |
| Heath Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 499 | 4.4 mi |
| Prairie Heights Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 537 | 4.5 mi |
| Franklin Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 367 | 5.2 mi |
| Platte Valley Middle School Middle · Weld County School District No. Re-7 | 06–08 | 255 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School
What grades does Valley Middle School serve?
Valley Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 234 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 248 students and 18.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Middle School in?
Valley Middle School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, based in Gilcrest, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pete Mirich Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Brentwood Middle School (3.1 mi), Heath Middle School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.