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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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism52.3%

Students at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

86%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

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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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salida Del Sol AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–81.3 mi631Compare →
District 6 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–122.3 mi285Compare →
Fred Tjardes School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified6.2K–82.4 mi124Compare →
Union Colony Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–52.4 mi329Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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