Summary:
The Weld re-8 school district in Colorado is home to three elementary schools: Twombly Elementary School, Leo William Butler Elementary School, and Kenneth Homyak PK-8. While the district as a whole has struggled, with its schools ranking in the bottom 25% of Colorado, one school stands out as a clear standout: Kenneth Homyak PK-8.
Kenneth Homyak PK-8 has consistently ranked among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools in the past three years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Twombly Elementary and Leo William Butler Elementary have ranked in the bottom 25% of Colorado elementary schools, earning 1-2 star ratings. Kenneth Homyak PK-8 significantly outperforms the Weld re-8 district and the state of Colorado in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels, while the other two schools lag behind the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
The differences in performance may be attributed to factors beyond just demographics and socioeconomic status. Kenneth Homyak PK-8 has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students, as well as a much lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the other two schools. Additionally, Kenneth Homyak PK-8 has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. These findings suggest that the practices and policies at Kenneth Homyak PK-8 could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Weld re-8 district.
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