West Ridge Academy

Summary:

West Ridge Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 402 students in grades K-8 in Greeley, Colorado, which is part of the Greeley School District No. 6. This diverse school outperforms the district and state in several key areas, including science, English language arts, and math proficiency, particularly for students from low-income backgrounds.

West Ridge Academy has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (45.27%) and a lower percentage of White students (51.49%). The school's performance on CMAS tests is strong, with 5th grade science proficiency of 26.3% compared to the district's 22% and the state's 37.9%, and 8th grade science proficiency of 32% compared to the district's 18% and the state's 32.2%. In English language arts and math, West Ridge Academy also outperforms the district and state averages. Additionally, the school ranks highly for its performance with low-income students, ranking 35th out of 265 Colorado elementary schools in 2022-2023.

However, West Ridge Academy's overall performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 284th out of 965 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 588th out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school also faces challenges in the performance of specific subgroups, such as ranking 630th out of 684 for female students and 493rd out of 539 for White students in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school is located very close (0.32 miles) to Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering, another public elementary school in the Greeley School District that outperforms West Ridge Academy in several test areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 6905 8th St
       Greeley, CO  80634-9675


(970) 330-3671

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
588th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,362 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.6%
Hispanic:
47.6%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details West Ridge Academy ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Ridge Academy ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.52. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.6%), Hispanic (47.6%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Ridge Academy is 16.9. 10 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Ridge Academy is $12,362, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Ridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ridge Academy 588th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See West Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Ridge Academy 225th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See West Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 53.75 466th 962 51.6%
2015 60.90 322nd 938 65.7%
2016 68.92 255th 914 72.1%
2017 62.79 302nd 929 67.5%
2019 67.64 284th 965 70.6%
2021 32.82 498th 710 29.9%
2022 36.95 543rd 921 41.0%
2023 49.92 435th 933 53.4%
2024 31.99 588th 943 37.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.35 10th 332 97.0%
2022 69.84 36th 203 82.3%
2023 78.22 35th 265 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.47 202nd 758 73.4%
2021 19.86 320th 351 8.8%
2022 30.92 410th 595 31.1%
2023 44.60 338th 642 47.4%
2024 11.57 630th 684 7.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.13 226th 764 70.4%
2021 28.88 292nd 352 17.0%
2022 44.64 319th 594 46.3%
2023 44.75 345th 649 46.8%
2024 22.67 511th 683 25.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.60 97th 242 59.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.53 281st 596 52.9%
2022 24.71 376th 454 17.2%
2023 35.13 358th 525 31.8%
2024 14.19 493rd 539 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 49.74 230th 461 50.1%
2015 60.25 143rd 436 67.2%
2019 59.22 163rd 458 64.4%
2021 48.40 169th 369 54.2%
2022 19.68 354th 448 21.0%
2023 54.55 181st 480 62.3%
2024 47.52 225th 485 53.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.29 65th 241 73.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.10 59th 198 70.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.55 129th 203 36.5%
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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.

West Ridge Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Open Quote Our three students have been attending WRA since Kindergarten and we LOVE this school family! There have been a lot of admin changes but the teachers have always been amazing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Ridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 127 3 1 50 1 1 4 0 187
2013 143 6 3 57 1 1 2 0 213
2014 110 4 1 67 1 1 3 0 187
2015 136 4 1 81 1 1 4 0 228
2016 153 3 2 70 0 0 5 0 233
2017 166 6 5 73 0 3 5 0 258
2018 272 6 7 112 1 3 5 0 406
2019 260 12 7 138 1 3 7 0 428
2020 261 10 6 141 2 4 10 0 434
2021 239 7 2 193 2 5 8 0 456
2022 214 5 3 193 0 3 6 0 424
2023 207 4 5 182 0 2 2 0 402
2024 174 3 5 167 0 0 2 0 351

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 West Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 187 9.4 19.8 31
2013 213 11.8 18.0 22.1
2014 187 14.1 13.2 36.9
2015 228 12.0 19.0 24.1
2016 233 15.0 15.5 29.6
2017 258 15.1 16.9 30.6
2018 406 22.1 18.2 30
2019 428 24.7 17.2 32.7
2020 434 25.7 16.8 30.9
2021 456 27.5 16.5 42.3
2022 424 24.5 17.2 42.7
2023 402 24.4 16.4 43.8
2024 351 20.6 16.9 53

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 West Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 187 9.4 19.8 31
2013 213 11.8 18.0 22.1
2014 187 14.1 13.2 36.9
2015 228 12.0 19.0 24.1
2016 233 15.0 15.5 29.6
2017 258 15.1 16.9 30.6
2018 406 22.1 18.2 30
2019 428 24.7 17.2 32.7
2020 434 25.7 16.8 30.9
2021 456 27.5 16.5 42.3
2022 424 24.5 17.2 42.7
2023 402 24.4 16.4 43.8
2024 351 20.6 16.9 53

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 West Ridge Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,783
2020 $9,644
2021 $9,828
2022 $11,119
2023 $12,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Ridge Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 435th of 933 Elementary schools
 17.2%
Ranks 163rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 480 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)4848.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.325.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)4053.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.525.8
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)78.837.5
 41.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)36.127.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)61.527.5
 34%
   4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.718.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)51.240.5
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.932.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)43.938.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.823
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)63.550
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)29.628.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)23.132.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)14.713
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)34.347.1
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)35.733.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)37.120.6
 16.5%
   7th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)15.713.7
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)67.948.6
 19.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)41.234.3
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (West Ridge Academy)53.834.3
 19.5%
   8th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)25.321.7
 3.6%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Ridge Academy)58.145.3
 12.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.730.4
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (West Ridge Academy)42.634.9
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.719.4
 2.3%
   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 Students428402
 6.1%
African American124
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic138182
 31.9%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White260207
 20.4%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%43.8%
 11.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended West Ridge Academy.

Students at West Ridge Academy are 50% White, 48% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

West Ridge Academy ranks 588th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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