Westminster Public Schools School District
School District · Westminster, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#106 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,815
+$2,657 vs Colorado median
District size
7,631 students
Much larger than Colorado median
About Westminster Public Schools
Westminster Public Schools is a Westminster, Colorado school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $17,815 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Westminster Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Metropolitan Arts Academy, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Westminster Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 17.4% and ELA proficiency of 24.5%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Westminster Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westminster Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Westminster Public Schools
18 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Westminster
- Total Enrollment
- 7,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools has 18 schools in total — 13 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westminster Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Westminster Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools spends $17,815 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westminster Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westminster Public Schools is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westminster Public Schools?
Metropolitan Arts Academy is the highest-rated school in Westminster Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Westminster Public Schools?
Across schools in Westminster Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westminster Public Schools compare to other districts in Colorado?
Westminster Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 18 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.5%
Resources
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.
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