Welby’s public schools outscore 59% of Colorado districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Welby, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 83% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Welby’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 147 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Welby’s, its schools beat 52%, lower than their 59% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 83% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Mapleton School District 1 spends $14,663 per student and Adams 12 Five Star Schools $15,831, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Assumption Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Welby’s grade
B: better than 59% of Colorado school districts, #94 of 159 Colorado towns. Graduation is above the Colorado average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Welby, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Welby · depends on your address
Coronado Hills Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 412 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Thornton
Welby Community School of the Arts
Grades PK–6 · 308 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Denver
6th grade in Welby · depends on your address
Monterey Community School
Grades K–8 · 440 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Welby Community School of the Arts
Grades PK–6 · 308 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Denver
7th grade in Welby
Monterey Community School
Grades K–8 · 440 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Denver
8th grade in Welby
Monterey Community School
Grades K–8 · 440 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Welby runs its own schools through grade 12 (Mapleton School District 1). From grade PK, students attend the Adams 12 Five Star Schools, shared with Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. Its high school is in Broomfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Welby
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Welby vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Welby’s borders.
Every school in Welby
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Welby’s schools
Are Welby’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Colorado: the public schools Welby children attend outscore 59% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #94 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Welby in?
Two districts: Mapleton School District 1 runs grades PK–12, and Adams 12 Five Star Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.
Where do Welby kids go to high school?
One of 11 high schools, depending on your address: Legacy High School, Horizon High School, Northglenn High School, Mountain Range High School, Thornton High School, York International, Global Leadership Academy, Academy High School, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and Performing Arts School on Broadway.
What is Welby’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Adams 12 Five Star Schools graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Welby spend per student?
$14,663 in Mapleton School District 1 and $15,831 in Adams 12 Five Star Schools (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Welby?
Yes: Assumption Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 137 students).
Parents talk
What Welby families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Welby → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.