Very Good
#604 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
West Ridge 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.
6905 8TH ST, Greeley, CO 80634
- Math 34% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Ridge Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Ridge 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$83,255
Median home value
$405,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80634; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tointon Academy of Pre-engineeringEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Winograd K-8 Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| University SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,751 | Compare → |
| S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 907 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #3 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
West Ridge 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 West Ridge Academy
West Ridge Academy is a public elementary school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ridge Academy
What grades does West Ridge Academy serve?
West Ridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Ridge Academy?
West Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ridge Academy rank in CO?
West Ridge Academy ranks #604 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is West Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is West Ridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, West Ridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, West Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ridge Academy?
53.0% of students at West Ridge 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (970) 330-3671
- Area population (ZIP 80634)
- 63,553
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 80634; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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