Top Rankings
Weld County School District Re-3j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,785 students in Weld County School District Re-3j. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County School District Re-3j have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
2,785 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Weld County School District Re-3j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
9 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,312 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
35%
# Black Students
21 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,347 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
48%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
205
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,971 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,993
$15,418
Spending / Student
$11,971
$15,735
Best Weld County School District Re-3j Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Wcr 65
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Hoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7558 Wcr 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Weld Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2100
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #55.
Lochbuie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: 3-5
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Weld Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4977 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Weld Re-3j Online Innovations
Magnet School
1101 4th Ave
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2000
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weld County School District Re-3j?
Weld County School District Re-3j manages 8 public schools serving 2,785 students.
What is the rank of Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j is ranked #130 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty School District Re-3j?
48% of Weldunty School District Re-3j students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Weldunty School District Re-3j?
Weldunty School District Re-3j has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Weldunty School District Re-3j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,971 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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