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#1666 of 1,815 schools in CO
Weld Central Middle School
Middle School · Weld County School District Re-3j · Keenesburg, CO
A Weld County School District Re-3j middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4977 WELD COUNTY ROAD 59, Keenesburg, CO 80643
- Math 14% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weld Central Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Weld Central Middle School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keenesburg), 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
$88,125
Median home value
$455,200
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Weld County School District RE-3J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Re-3j Online InnovationsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weld County School District Re-3j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weld Central Middle School is listed in Weld County School District RE-3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weld Central Middle School
Weld Central Middle School is a public middle school in Keenesburg, CO, part of Weld County School District Re-3j, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weld Central Middle School
What grades does Weld Central Middle School serve?
Weld Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Weld Central Middle School?
Weld Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weld Central Middle School rank in CO?
Weld Central Middle School ranks #1,666 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Weld Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weld Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Weld Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weld Central Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Weld Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Weld Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weld Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Weld Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weld Central Middle School?
62.8% of students at Weld Central Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (303) 536-2700
- Area population (ZIP 80643)
- 4,257
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 80643; 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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