Weld Central Middle School

Summary:

Weld Central Middle School is a public middle school in Keenesburg, Colorado, serving 525 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Weld County School District Re-3j, which is ranked 69 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weld Central Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of just 21.6% in English Language Arts, 11.4% in Math, and 16.3% in Science, far below the state averages. The school struggles to support its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Colorado middle schools for White students and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 15.5 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like South Valley Middle School, Vikan Middle School, and Fort Lupton Middle School.

Weld Central Middle School's academic performance has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 253 out of 418 Colorado middle schools in 2017-2018 to 416 out of 485 in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.02% to 52.76% over the past three years, suggests that the challenges faced by students from low-income families may be a significant factor contributing to the school's struggles. While the school's racial composition has remained relatively stable, with a majority Hispanic and White student population, the percentage of Hispanic students has increased in recent years.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4977 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643

(303) 536-2700

District: Weld County School District Re-3j

SchoolDigger Rank:
416^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,089

Students who attend Weld Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Weld Central Senior High School

Feeder schools for Weld Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Hoff Elementary School
	Hudson Elementary School
	Lochbuie Elementary School
	Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.1%

White:

42.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weld Central Middle School ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.96. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), White (42.4%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weld Central Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Weld Central Middle School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weld Central Middle School is $13,089.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weld Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld Central Middle School 416^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Weld Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Weld County School District Re-3j:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld County School District Re-3j 69^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weld Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Weld Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	20.16	280^th	336	16.7%
2005	37.06	235^th	340	30.9%
2006	30.14	260^th	346	24.9%
2007	33.81	266^th	360	26.1%
2008	36.25	251^st	362	30.7%
2009	46.23	226^th	377	40.1%
2010	50.99	211^th	409	48.4%
2011	52.86	218^th	422	48.3%
2012	34.14	296^th	425	30.4%
2013	35.88	319^th	454	29.7%
2014	32.38	327^th	461	29.1%
2015	27.21	321^st	436	26.4%
2017	16.76	361^st	424	14.9%
2018	36.55	253^rd	418	39.5%
2019	22.68	350^th	458	23.6%
2021	16.42	326^th	369	11.7%
2022	17.30	369^th	448	17.6%
2023	16.46	398^th	480	17.1%
2024	13.96	416^th	485	14.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weld Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	42.24	119^th	222	46.4%
2019	31.78	167^th	240	30.4%
2021	22.88	100^th	114	12.3%
2024	15.85	227^th	244	7.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Weld Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.56	293^rd	363	19.3%
2024	13.51	310^th	350	11.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Weld Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.86	316^th	356	11.2%
2024	13.12	313^th	357	12.3%

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Rank History for White students at Weld Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	8.70	272^nd	283	3.9%
2022	8.19	251^st	265	5.3%
2023	6.04	276^th	286	3.5%
2024	4.33	272^nd	273	0.4%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weld Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	200	2	3	75	0	n/a	n/a	280
2003	200	2	3	75	0	n/a	n/a	280
2004	220	0	2	67	1	n/a	n/a	290
2005	204	1	3	79	2	n/a	n/a	289
2006	206	1	1	102	2	n/a	n/a	312
2007	232	2	1	99	3	n/a	n/a	337
2008	192	3	2	88	2	n/a	n/a	287
2009	178	4	2	106	2	n/a	n/a	292
2010	198	1	2	106	1	n/a	n/a	308
2011	181	1	1	107	2	0	4	296
2012	260	3	2	185	2	1	12	465
2013	269	4	2	178	2	1	17	473
2014	248	5	2	179	2	0	14	450
2015	255	2	2	184	2	0	10	455
2016	251	1	2	214	2	0	14	484
2017	239	1	5	223	1	0	9	478
2018	250	3	4	221	0	0	11	489
2019	254	6	3	242	0	0	7	512
2020	251	7	5	268	2	0	10	543
2021	250	2	2	265	3	0	9	531
2022	253	5	5	258	3	0	9	533
2023	246	4	8	249	2	0	16	525
2024	214	3	5	273	1	0	9	505

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 Weld Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	280	14.4	19.4	31.4
2003	280	14.4	19.4	31.4
2004	290	20.7	14.0	34.8
2005	289	22.8	12.7	36.7
2006	312	24.4	12.8	44.9
2007	337	24.0	14.0	46.3
2008	287	26.1	11.0	44.6
2009	292	23.3	12.5	47.6
2010	308	21.3	14.4	48.7
2011	296	19.8	14.9	46.3
2012	465	28.0	16.5	55.7
2013	473	26.7	17.6	58.6
2014	450	26.6	16.8	60.9
2015	455	26.0	17.5	55.8
2016	484	29.0	16.6	53.7
2017	478	27.1	17.5	46.4
2018	489	26.1	18.7	43.8
2019	512	28.0	18.2	36.7
2020	543	33.5	16.2	43.3
2021	531	36.9	14.3	48.6
2022	533	34.2	15.5	33
2023	525	35.5	14.7	52.8
2024	505	30.1	16.7	62.8

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 Weld Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	280	14.4	19.4	31.4
2003	280	14.4	19.4	31.4
2004	290	20.7	14.0	34.8
2005	289	22.8	12.7	36.7
2006	312	24.4	12.8	44.9
2007	337	24.0	14.0	46.3
2008	287	26.1	11.0	44.6
2009	292	23.3	12.5	47.6
2010	308	21.3	14.4	48.7
2011	296	19.8	14.9	46.3
2012	465	28.0	16.5	55.7
2013	473	26.7	17.6	58.6
2014	450	26.6	16.8	60.9
2015	455	26.0	17.5	55.8
2016	484	29.0	16.6	53.7
2017	478	27.1	17.5	46.4
2018	489	26.1	18.7	43.8
2019	512	28.0	18.2	36.7
2020	543	33.5	16.2	43.3
2021	531	36.9	14.3	48.6
2022	533	34.2	15.5	33
2023	525	35.5	14.7	52.8
2024	505	30.1	16.7	62.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Weld Central Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,692
2020	$10,634
2021	$11,536
2022	$12,690
2023	$13,089

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weld Central Middle 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 350^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 398^th of 480 Middle schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weld Central Middle School)	35.6	31.8	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District Re-3j)	40.4	33	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Weld Central Middle School)	23	14.6	8.4%
6th Grade Math (Weld County School District Re-3j)	23.6	17	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weld Central Middle School)	33.3	25.5	7.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District Re-3j)	39.7	27	12.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Weld Central Middle School)	12.1	7.9	4.2%
7th Grade Math (Weld County School District Re-3j)	15	8.7	6.3%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Weld Central Middle School)	16.9	6.3	10.6%
8th Grade Science (Weld County School District Re-3j)	20.9	9.3	11.6%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weld Central Middle School)	32.2	21.7	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District Re-3j)	37.1	24.6	12.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Weld Central Middle School)	17.5	13.2	4.3%
8th Grade Math (Weld County School District Re-3j)	21.5	15.7	5.8%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weld Central Middle School)	33.8	26.5	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weld County School District Re-3j)	34.8	30.5	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Weld Central Middle School)	17.7	12.1	5.6%
All Grades Math (Weld County School District Re-3j)	25.4	23.1	2.3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	525	2.5%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	242	249	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	246	3.1%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	52.8%	16%

Schools Near Weld Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Weld Central Middle School	Public	6-8	4977 Weld County Road 59	Keenesburg	80643	Weld County	Weld County School District Re-3j	No	No	No	No	(303) 536-2700	505	30	16.7	62.8%	214 (42.4%)	3 (0.6%)	273 (54.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	14	416^th of 485 public middle schools	14.2%		16.5	398^th of 480 public middle schools	17.1%	18	23.0	20.6	21.1	21.6	12.8	9.6	12.0	11.4	16.3	$13,089
Fort Lupton Middle School	Public	6-8	201 South McKinley	Fort Lupton	80621	Weld County	Weld re-8 schools	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 857-7200	448	27	16.8	61.8%	68 (15.2%)	3 (0.7%)	367 (81.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	10.2	451^st of 485 public middle schools	7.0%		8	469^th of 480 public middle schools	2.3%	18	17.5	22.4	15.4	18.3	6.3	10.3	9.0	8.5	8.4	$14,337
Overland Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	455 North 19th Avenue	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-4000	559	37	15.1	68.5%	136 (24.3%)	3 (0.5%)	391 (69.9%)	15 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	8.6	461^st of 485 public middle schools	4.9%		11.6	436^th of 480 public middle schools	9.2%	25			15.9	13.4	4.9			4.7	8.5	$14,121
Vikan Middle School	Public	6-8	879 Jessup Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-4050	565	43	13.1	75.2%	146 (25.8%)	6 (1.1%)	394 (69.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	11.9	438^th of 485 public middle schools	9.7%		14.7	408^th of 480 public middle schools	15.0%	30	19.0	12.4	16.7	16.0	13.6	11.2	11.4	12.0	14.4	$13,581
South Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1004 Main Street	Platteville	80651	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 350-4201	164	14	11.7	53.7%	60 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	14.3	412^th of 485 public middle schools	15.1%		23	353^rd of 480 public middle schools	26.5%	59	25.9	23.9	13.3	22.3		8.7		6.8	16.7	$16,701

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