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Westminster School District

6933 Raleigh Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,021 students in Westminster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Westminster School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
8,021 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westminster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#160 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
33%
24%
45%
(20-21)
7%
29%
69%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
14%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,042 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,116 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$169 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,042
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,116
$15,791

Best Westminster School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fairview Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Gr: PK-7 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Iver C. Ranum Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1740 Jordan Dr
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 57 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westminster School District?
Westminster School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,021 students.
What is the rank of Westminster School District?
Westminster School District is ranked #163 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
77% of Westminster School District students are Hispanic, 14% 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 $21,116 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,021 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 69% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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