Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Weld Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weld Central Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Keenesburg, CO, covering approximately 480.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 11 miles and the furthest edge located 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weld Central Middle School's student population of 403 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
School Rankings
Weld Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weld Central Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weld Central Middle School's ranking?
Weld Central Middle School is ranked #1462 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Weld Central Middle School?
403 students attend Weld Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Weld Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weld Central Middle School?
Weld Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weld Central Middle School offer ?
Weld Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weld Central Middle School part of?
Weld Central Middle School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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