Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Grand Elementary And 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Grand Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Grand Elementary And Middle School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Grand Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Grand Elementary And Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Grand Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
West Grand Elementary And Middle School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are West Grand Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
West Grand Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fraser Valley Elementary School, Granby Elementary School, East Grand Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend West Grand Elementary And Middle School?
279 students attend West Grand Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Grand Elementary And Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Grand Elementary And Middle School?
West Grand Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Grand Elementary And Middle School offer ?
West Grand Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Grand Elementary And Middle School part of?
West Grand Elementary And Middle School is part of West Grand School District No. 1.
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