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6.1 avg / 10

Weld County School District No. Re-5j

School District · Milliken, Colorado

Students: 3,976
Teachers (FTE): 227

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,412

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

How this district compares

Colorado rank

#88 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Colorado avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,412

$1,746 vs Colorado median

District size

3,976 students

Much larger than Colorado median

About Weld County School District No. Re-5j

Weld County School District No. Re-5j is a Milliken, Colorado school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,976 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $13,412 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Weld County School District No. Re-5j demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elwell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Weld County School District No. Re-5j students show an average math proficiency of 27.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.1%
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ELA Proficiency 34.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j with test data.

District Details

City
Milliken
Total Enrollment
3,976
Teachers (FTE)
227
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

Weld County School District No. Re-5j has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

The average composite rating for Weld County School District No. Re-5j is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

Weld County School District No. Re-5j spends $13,412 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

The average student-teacher ratio in Weld County School District No. Re-5j is 17.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

Elwell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Weld County School District No. Re-5j with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?

Across schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Weld County School District No. Re-5j compare to other districts in Colorado?

Weld County School District No. Re-5j has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
27.1%
ELA Proficiency
34.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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