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Wellington Middle-High School

Summary:

Wellington Middle-High School is a public secondary school serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 857 students. The school is part of the Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked 11th out of 116 districts in Colorado and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Wellington Middle-High School has a higher percentage of white students (77.48%) compared to the surrounding district (79.65%) and the state of Colorado, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (39.2%) and CMAS/Math (28.1%) for all grades are significantly lower than the district (59.3% and 50.1%, respectively) and the state (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively). Additionally, the school's SAT/Reading and Writing (47%) and SAT/Mathematics (12%) proficiency rates for 11th grade are also lower than the district (73% and 46%, respectively) and the state (58% and 31%, respectively). This underperformance may be attributed to the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.07%) compared to the district and state.

Interestingly, a nearby school, Timnath Middle-High School, has significantly higher test scores across various assessments compared to Wellington Middle-High School. For example, in 2023-2024, Timnath's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts for all grades (55.6%) and CMAS/Math for all grades (43.9%) are much higher than Wellington's (39.2% and 28.1%, respectively). This suggests that the academic performance at Wellington Middle-High School may be an area of concern for parents and the community.


Detail:

Public 6-11

 4001 Wilson Avenue
       Wellington, CO  80549

(970) 488-6600

District: Poudre School District R-1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,166 Help


Feeder schools for Wellington Middle-High School:

Elementary:    Eyestone Elementary School
    Rice Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  857

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Wellington Middle-High School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellington Middle-High School is $22,166.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellington Middle-High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellington Middle-High School 257th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Wellington Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellington Middle-High School

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Rank History for all students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.40 90th 336 73.2%
2005 64.38 124th 340 63.5%
2006 56.03 154th 346 55.5%
2007 57.36 156th 360 56.7%
2008 59.32 143rd 362 60.5%
2009 53.27 194th 377 48.5%
2010 52.58 204th 409 50.1%
2011 63.12 153rd 422 63.7%
2012 60.99 170th 425 60.0%
2013 63.91 161st 454 64.5%
2014 64.60 152nd 461 67.0%
2015 61.33 138th 436 68.3%
2016 54.56 157th 400 60.8%
2017 54.33 160th 424 62.3%
2018 44.72 215th 418 48.6%
2019 41.10 257th 458 43.9%
2021 32.05 249th 369 32.5%
2022 38.64 253rd 448 43.5%
2023 42.61 244th 480 49.2%
2024 39.58 257th 485 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.57 104th 222 53.2%
2019 40.81 136th 240 43.3%
2021 31.49 86th 114 24.6%
2022 44.19 94th 197 52.3%
2023 47.17 103rd 241 57.3%
2024 26.60 188th 244 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.99 174th 315 44.8%
2019 40.08 201st 352 42.9%
2021 24.32 199th 254 21.7%
2022 28.25 225th 326 31.0%
2023 38.94 200th 363 44.9%
2024 34.89 207th 350 40.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 34th 121 71.9%
2019 58.23 61st 134 54.5%
2023 34.53 99th 125 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.33 183rd 317 42.3%
2019 35.77 212th 343 38.2%
2021 30.15 171st 249 31.3%
2022 38.19 181st 328 44.8%
2023 36.30 203rd 356 43.0%
2024 34.68 215th 357 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wellington Middle-High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 145th 199 27.1%
2019 25.56 217th 283 23.3%
2021 19.68 171st 203 15.8%
2022 24.62 202nd 265 23.8%
2023 22.58 226th 286 21.0%
2024 23.56 210th 273 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wellington Middle-High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 1 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 194
1989 165 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 159 0 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 180 0 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 207 1 0 30 3 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 219 1 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 212 1 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1995 232 0 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 232 0 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 235 0 6 26 4 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 263 0 7 34 3 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 262 2 5 23 10 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 270 1 3 21 7 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 261 3 2 27 4 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 281 4 3 32 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 281 4 3 32 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 251 3 4 36 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 271 3 2 47 9 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 261 3 1 46 6 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 263 4 2 60 5 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 263 5 1 58 5 n/a n/a 0 332
2009 300 7 2 69 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 263 5 2 69 7 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 267 3 1 76 4 3 6 0 360
2012 281 6 3 84 5 0 6 0 385
2013 307 5 2 69 5 0 7 0 395
2014 338 5 4 64 7 1 4 0 423
2015 364 5 3 67 5 1 5 0 450
2016 362 7 4 86 1 0 6 0 466
2017 393 6 3 90 2 1 12 0 507
2018 428 4 4 99 2 0 15 0 552
2019 440 4 4 102 2 0 16 0 568
2020 438 6 3 89 2 0 15 0 553
2021 426 3 1 85 3 0 13 0 531
2022 411 7 3 80 3 0 12 0 516
2023 664 7 4 152 3 0 27 0 857

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellington Middle-High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 13.8 14.0 n/a
1989 185 13.6 13.6 18.4
1990 178 13.0 13.6 14
1991 203 14.9 13.6 17.7
1992 241 15.2 15.8 24.9
1993 248 16.1 15.4 17.7
1994 243 15.9 15.3 18.5
1995 262 14.8 17.7 20.2
1996 262 14.8 17.7 20.2
1997 271 15.2 17.8 15.9
1998 307 17.2 17.8 11.7
1999 302 19.6 15.4 11.3
2000 302 18.4 16.4 16.9
2001 297 18.2 16.3 22.2
2002 324 22.3 14.5 24.4
2003 324 22.3 14.5 24.4
2004 296 21.9 13.5 25.7
2005 332 22.6 14.7 27.7
2006 317 21.6 14.7 24.9
2007 334 22.0 15.2 34.1
2008 332 19.6 16.9 34
2009 381 22.5 16.9 34.6
2010 346 22.8 15.1 35
2011 360 21.3 16.8 40.3
2012 385 23.1 16.6 44.4
2013 395 24.2 16.2 42
2014 423 25.5 16.5 39
2015 450 26.0 17.3 41.6
2016 466 29.0 16.0 39.9
2017 507 30.5 16.5 35.5
2018 552 32.1 17.1 35.7
2019 568 32.3 17.5 37.9
2020 553 33.4 16.5 35.6
2021 531 32.3 16.4 26
2022 516 31.0 16.5 32.8
2023 857 51.8 16.5 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wellington Middle-High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 13.8 14.0 n/a
1989 185 13.6 13.6 18.4
1990 178 13.0 13.6 14
1991 203 14.9 13.6 17.7
1992 241 15.2 15.8 24.9
1993 248 16.1 15.4 17.7
1994 243 15.9 15.3 18.5
1995 262 14.8 17.7 20.2
1996 262 14.8 17.7 20.2
1997 271 15.2 17.8 15.9
1998 307 17.2 17.8 11.7
1999 302 19.6 15.4 11.3
2000 302 18.4 16.4 16.9
2001 297 18.2 16.3 22.2
2002 324 22.3 14.5 24.4
2003 324 22.3 14.5 24.4
2004 296 21.9 13.5 25.7
2005 332 22.6 14.7 27.7
2006 317 21.6 14.7 24.9
2007 334 22.0 15.2 34.1
2008 332 19.6 16.9 34
2009 381 22.5 16.9 34.6
2010 346 22.8 15.1 35
2011 360 21.3 16.8 40.3
2012 385 23.1 16.6 44.4
2013 395 24.2 16.2 42
2014 423 25.5 16.5 39
2015 450 26.0 17.3 41.6
2016 466 29.0 16.0 39.9
2017 507 30.5 16.5 35.5
2018 552 32.1 17.1 35.7
2019 568 32.3 17.5 37.9
2020 553 33.4 16.5 35.6
2021 531 32.3 16.4 26
2022 516 31.0 16.5 32.8
2023 857 51.8 16.5 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellington Middle-High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,493
2020 $11,791
2021 $12,702
2022 $14,374
2023 $22,166

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellington Middle-High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 244th of 480 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington Middle-High School)42.536
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)57.756.6
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Wellington Middle-High School)30.629.2
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)46.944.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington Middle-High School)39.940.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)5757.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Wellington Middle-High School)30.727
 3.7%
   7th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)46.541.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Wellington Middle-High School)31.433.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)45.246.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington Middle-High School)31.241.3
 10.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)59.958.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Wellington Middle-High School)33.523.8
 9.7%
   8th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.553.5
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wellington Middle-High School)38.138.8
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Wellington Middle-High School)31.627
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students568857
 50.9%
African American47
 75%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian44
Hispanic102152
 49%
Pacific Islander00
White440664
 50.9%
Two or More Races1627
 68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%34.1%
 3.8%

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Students at Wellington Middle-High School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 857 students attended Wellington Middle-High School.


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