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#572 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 32% in state

Salida Del Sol Academy

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 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

111 E 26TH STREET, Greeley, CO 80631

  • Math 16% vs CO 38% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.5% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Salida Del Sol Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
38%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Salida Del Sol 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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
Union Colony Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–51.1 mi329Compare →
Bella Romero Academy of Applied TechnologyEnrollment path unverified3.0K–81.3 mi910Compare →
Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.8 mi437Compare →
Fred Tjardes School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified6.2K–81.8 mi124Compare →

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
#2 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

Salida Del Sol Academy 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 Salida Del Sol Academy

Salida Del Sol Academy is a public elementary school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salida Del Sol Academy

What grades does Salida Del Sol Academy serve?

Salida Del Sol Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Salida Del Sol Academy?

Salida Del Sol Academy has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Salida Del Sol Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salida Del Sol Academy rank in CO?

Salida Del Sol Academy ranks #572 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Salida Del Sol Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Salida Del Sol Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Salida Del Sol Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salida Del Sol Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Salida Del Sol Academy a charter school?

Yes, Salida Del Sol Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Salida Del Sol Academy a Title I school?

No, Salida Del Sol Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salida Del Sol Academy?

86.1% of students at Salida Del Sol 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
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
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 · 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 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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