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Weld County School District No. Re-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,078 students in Weld County School District No. Re-7. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-7 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
1,078 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Weld County School District No. Re-7, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
418 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
35%
# Black Students
2 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
635 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
97
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,082 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,321 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 107% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,082
$15,247
Spending / Student
$35,321
$15,560
Best Weld County School District No. Re-7 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Campbell
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Platte Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hill Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8610
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Platte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 336-8520
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Weld County School District No. Re-7 manages 3 public schools serving 1,078 students.
What is the rank of Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Weld County School District No. Re-7 is ranked #49 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weld County School District No. Re-7?
59% of Weld County School District No. Re-7 students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weld County School District No. Re-7?
Weld County School District No. Re-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Weld County School District No. Re-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,321 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 107% over four school years.
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