Westminster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,004 students in Westminster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Westminster School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Westminster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 58% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.62
# American Indian Students
50 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
253 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,117 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
35%
# Black Students
137 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,198 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
15%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
199 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
574
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
523
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
576
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
533
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
536
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
546
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
555
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
573
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
557
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
624
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
632
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
619
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,083 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Westminster School District?
Westminster School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,004 students.
What is the rank of Westminster School District?
Westminster School District is ranked #159 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster School District?
76% of Westminster School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westminster School District?
Westminster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Westminster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,004 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50% in CO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
