Excellent
#240 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 13% in state
Westminster Academy for International Studies
Elementary School · Westminster Public Schools · Westminster, CO
An elementary school in Westminster, CO where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7482 IRVING STREET, Westminster, CO 80030
- Math 24% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westminster Academy for International Studies score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westminster Academy for International Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$61,964
Median home value
$422,300
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Center at Gregory HillEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 0.7 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Face SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Fairview Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 364 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westminster Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westminster Academy for International Studies is listed in Westminster Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westminster Academy for International Studies
Westminster Academy for International Studies is a public elementary school in Westminster, CO, part of Westminster Public Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westminster Academy for International Studies
What grades does Westminster Academy for International Studies serve?
Westminster Academy for International Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westminster Academy for International Studies?
Westminster Academy for International Studies has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster Academy for International Studies 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 Westminster Academy for International Studies rank in CO?
Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks #240 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Westminster Academy for International Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Westminster Academy for International Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Westminster Academy for International Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westminster Academy for International Studies has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Westminster Academy for International Studies a charter school?
No, Westminster Academy for International Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westminster Academy for International Studies a Title I school?
No, Westminster Academy for International Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westminster Academy for International Studies?
82.6% of students at Westminster Academy for International Studies 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (303) 428-2494
- Area population (ZIP 80030)
- 15,945
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 80030; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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