University Schools
Tel:
(970)330-2221
- University Schools serves 1,787 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
University Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- University Schools's student population of 1,787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,787 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Schools's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Schools is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #814 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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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 | n/a | 5% |
| White | 63% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greeley No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is West Ridge Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 258 students
0.5 miles
6200 West 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)330-3671 0.5 K-8 258 - Greeley Centennial Boces High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 122 students
1.1 miles
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970)356-7404 1.1 11-12 122 - Greeley Early College Academy Grades: 9-11 | 208 students
1.1 miles
5509 West 11th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)348-6295 1.1 9-11 208 - Greeley Engage Online Academy Grades: K-12 | 37 students
1.1 miles
1424 13th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970)348-1050 1.1 K-12 37 - Greeley Innovative Connections High School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12 | 38 students
1.1 miles
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970)352-7404 1.1 10-12 38
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