Summary:
Dacono, Colorado is served by a single school, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8, which enrolls students from preschool through eighth grade and is part of the Weld RE-8 Schools district.
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 consistently ranks among the top third of Colorado schools, with a 2025-2026 statewide rank of 334 out of 943 schools and a 3-star rating. The school significantly outperforms its district across all subjects. For example, English language arts proficiency is 53% compared with the district's 21.3%, and math proficiency is 48.6% versus 21.6%. It also exceeds state averages in most areas, particularly in 8th grade math, where 75% of students are proficient versus 37.8% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is a major strength at just 12%, compared with 33.1% for the district and 28.4% for the state. Only 18.65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a relatively low poverty rate.
While the school is strong overall, a few areas are less impressive. The statewide percentile rank slipped from the 72nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 61st and 65th percentiles in the following two years. Seventh grade math proficiency is the lowest math score at 43.6%, though still above the state's 32.9%. Eighth grade science dropped sharply from 83.3% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 58.3% in 2025-2026, a 25-point decline worth monitoring. Fourth grade English language arts is nearly even with the state average. Still, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, strong test scores, and excellent attendance, Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 is a high-quality educational option for families in Dacono.
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