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#1787 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
Elementary School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO
A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 EAST 20TH STREET, Greeley, CO 80631
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,716/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,470
Median home value
$300,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida Del Sol AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| District 6 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Fred Tjardes School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Union Colony Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #32 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is a public elementary school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 910 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,787 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
What grades does Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology serve?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology rank in CO?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology ranks #1,787 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology a charter school?
No, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology a Title I school?
No, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
86.0% of students at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (970) 348-2500
- Area population (ZIP 80631)
- 53,920
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80631; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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