At a glance
Reported students
255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Platte Valley Middle School: 255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Platte Valley Middle School
Platte Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kersey. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Weld County School District No. Re-7. NCES reports 255 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, 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 White (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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 Platte Valley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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 1.08 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.08
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.6%
- Hispanic38.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- 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 School District No. Re-7
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Platte Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Platte Valley Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
81 reported students
Platte Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
528 reported students
Public schools near Platte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Valley Elementary School Elementary · Weld County School District No. Re-7 | KG–05 | 528 | under 0.1 mi |
| Platte Valley Early Learning Center Other · Weld County School District No. Re-7 | PK–PK | 81 | under 0.1 mi |
| Valley Middle School Middle · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 | 07–08 | 248 | 8.2 mi |
| Heath Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 499 | 8.4 mi |
| Brentwood Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 564 | 8.6 mi |
| Franklin Middle School Middle · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–08 | 367 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Platte Valley Middle School
What grades does Platte Valley Middle School serve?
Platte Valley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Weld County School District No. Re-7.
How many students attend Platte Valley Middle School?
Platte Valley Middle School reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 228 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Platte Valley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 255 students and 21 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 Platte Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Platte Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weld County School District No. Re-7 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Platte Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.8% 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 Platte Valley Middle School in?
Platte Valley Middle School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-7, based in Kersey, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Platte Valley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Platte Valley Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Platte Valley Early Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), Valley Middle School (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.