Best Schools in Welby, CO
Welby, CO has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,091 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Welby meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Welby, CO
The top high schools in Welby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
2. Mapleton Early Career Preparation
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Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
3. Global Leadership Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Thornton High School
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Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in Welby, CO
The top middle schools in Welby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thornton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Welby, CO
The top elementary schools in Welby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welby Community School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
2. Adventure Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
3. Coronado Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Clayton Partnership School
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Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
5. Monterey Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 429 Students
6. Meadow Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students
7. Mcelwain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
8. Assumption Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
Assumption Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 133 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Welby, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Welby, CO has a total population of 15,553 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Welby, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Welby, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Welby, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Welby, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Welby, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Welby, CO
How many schools are in Welby, CO?
Welby, CO has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,091 students in total.
How do schools in Welby perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Welby score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Welby meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Welby?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations