Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-12, Wellington Middle-high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellington Middle School serves the eastern part of its school district in Wellington, CO, covering an extensive area of approximately 294.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 22.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellington Middle-high School's student population of 1,173 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,173 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellington Middle-high 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 Wellington Middle-high School is 0.40, 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
#1007 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Wellington Middle-high School's ranking?
Wellington Middle-high School is ranked #1007 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wellington Middle-high School often compared to?
Wellington Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wellington Middle-high School?
1,173 students attend Wellington Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wellington Middle-high School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington Middle-high School?
Wellington Middle-high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellington Middle-high School offer ?
Wellington Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington Middle-high School part of?
Wellington Middle-high School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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