University Schools
Tel:
(970) 330-2221
- University Schools serves 1,780 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- University Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
University Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- University Schools's student population of 1,780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,780 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
- University Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of University Schools is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #980 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Schools is Centennial Boces High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Ridge Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greeley West Ridge Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 406 students
0.5 miles
6905 8th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-3671 0.5 K-8 406 - Greeley Centennial Boces High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 129 students
1.1 miles
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 356-7404 1.1 11-12 129 - Greeley Early College Academy Grades: 9-12 | 257 students
1.1 miles
5509 West 11th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 348-6295 1.1 9-12 257 - Greeley Innovative Connections High School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12 | 41 students
1.1 miles
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 352-7404 1.1 10-12 41 - Greeley Union Colony Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 449 students
1.1 miles
2000 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2800 1.1 6-12 449
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