Weld County School District No. Re-5j
School District · Milliken, Colorado
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,412
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,412
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Weld County School District No. Re-5j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Weld County School District No. Re-5j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
Johnstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milliken Middle School
Milliken · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#136 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,412
$1,746 vs Colorado median
District size
3,976 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Weld County School District No. Re-5j ranks #136 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Weld County School District No. Re-5j's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roosevelt High School (5.8/10), Pioneer Ridge Elementary School (5.3/10), and Milliken Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Milliken Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Elwell Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Knowledge Quest Academy | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Civica Colorado | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Milliken Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.9/10, Weld County School District No. Re-5j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Weld County School District No. Re-5j students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j with test data.
Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-5j
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- 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 4.9/10. 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?
Roosevelt High School is the highest-rated school in Weld County School District No. Re-5j with a composite score of 5.8/10.
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 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. 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 4.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
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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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