Weld County School District Re-3j

The Weld County School District Re-3j in Colorado encompasses 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds across its schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School, which ranks among the top 103 elementary schools in Colorado and boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Hoff Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top half of Colorado elementary schools and outperforms the district and state in CMAS ELA and Math proficiency.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with many schools performing below the state averages in CMAS ELA and Math proficiency. The data reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates. While the district's overall ranking of 69 out of 116 in Colorado and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate room for improvement, the success of schools like Cardinal Community Academy Charter School and Hoff Elementary provide a blueprint for potential strategies to address the needs of the district's economically disadvantaged student population.