Serving 853 students in grades 6-8, Westlake Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Westlake Middle School serves the west part of Broomfield, CO, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westlake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westlake Middle School's student population of 853 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westlake Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake Middle School is 0.56, 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
#506 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)32.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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
Sports
Colors
Columbia Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake Middle School's ranking?
Westlake Middle School is ranked #506 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westlake Middle School often compared to?
Westlake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broomfield Heights Middle School, Silver Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Westlake Middle School?
853 students attend Westlake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Westlake Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westlake Middle School?
Westlake Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westlake Middle School offer ?
Westlake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westlake Middle School part of?
Westlake Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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