Below Average
#1371 of 1,815 schools in CO
Knowledge Quest Academy
Elementary School · Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Milliken, CO
A Weld County School District No. Re-5j charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
705 SOUTH SCHOOL HOUSE DRIVE, Milliken, CO 80543
- Math 36% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knowledge Quest Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knowledge Quest Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average537/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milliken), 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
$95,056
Median home value
$403,600
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80543; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civica ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–11 | 0.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Milliken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Gilcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 544 | 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.
Weld County School District No. Re-5j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knowledge Quest Academy is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-5J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knowledge Quest Academy
Knowledge Quest Academy is a public elementary school in Milliken, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knowledge Quest Academy
What grades does Knowledge Quest Academy serve?
Knowledge Quest Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Knowledge Quest Academy?
Knowledge Quest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowledge Quest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knowledge Quest Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knowledge Quest Academy rank in CO?
Knowledge Quest Academy ranks #1,371 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Knowledge Quest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Knowledge Quest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Knowledge Quest Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knowledge Quest Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knowledge Quest Academy a charter school?
Yes, Knowledge Quest Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Knowledge Quest Academy a Title I school?
No, Knowledge Quest Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knowledge Quest Academy?
29.0% of students at Knowledge Quest Academy 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (970) 587-5742
- Area population (ZIP 80543)
- 9,342
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80543; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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