Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West?
150 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West offer ?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West part of?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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