Weld County School District No. Re-9

The Weld County School District No. Re-9 in Colorado operates three schools: Highland Elementary School, Highland High School, and Highland Middle School. The district serves a predominantly White student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and relatively high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Highland High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Highland Elementary School has the lowest rating at 1 star and significantly underperforms the district and state on academic assessments. Highland Middle School has a mixed performance, with a 2-star rating that dropped to 1 star the following year, and test scores that are generally below the district and state averages, except for 8th grade Science.

The overall performance of the Weld County School District No. Re-9 is concerning, with all three schools receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district may need to focus on improving academic outcomes and addressing potential equity gaps between student groups. The variation in performance between the schools also highlights the importance of analyzing individual school data to identify areas of strength and weakness within the district.