Elementary Schools in Westminster Public Schools

The Westminster Public Schools district in Colorado is home to 13 elementary schools serving grades PK-8, with student populations ranging from 197 to 611 students. The district as a whole is ranked 108 out of 116 districts in Colorado and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance across the schools.

A few schools stand out in the data, including Colorado STEM Academy, a public magnet school that ranks 324 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Another high-performing school is Sherrelwood Elementary School, which has some of the highest proficiency rates in the district, particularly in 5th grade Science and 3rd-5th grade Math. Additionally, Westminster Academy for International Studies, a public magnet school, demonstrates strong academic performance with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with many struggling to reach even 20% proficiency in some subjects and grade levels. This suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, are contributing to the achievement gaps. The challenges facing the Westminster Public Schools district as a whole will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both academic and non-academic factors to improve educational outcomes for all students.