Platte Valley Middle School

www.plattevalley.k12.co.us

245 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Platte Valley Middle School, located at 700 Hill Street in Kersey, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Platte Valley RE-7 School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the broader Platte Valley school system, the middle school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support academic success. The school’s location in Kersey places it at the heart of a tight-knit community, allowing it to leverage local support to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s official website at http://www.plattevalley.k12.co.us serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

245

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Platte Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	100
Two or More	4

White
141 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
100 (40.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Weld County School District No. Re-7
Phone:	(970)336-8610
Website:	http://www.plattevalley.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 78