Westminster Academy for International Studies

Summary:

Westminster Academy for International Studies is a public magnet elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in Westminster, Colorado, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (75.87% in 2022-2023).

While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, its performance for Hispanic students is relatively stronger, ranking 89 out of 153 in 2021-2022. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science lag behind state and Westminster Public Schools district averages. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.97% to 75.52% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, Westminster Academy for International Studies performs better than some nearby schools in the Westminster Public Schools district, such as Fairview Pk-8 and Orchard Park Academy, but lags behind the performance of schools in other districts, such as Cotton Creek Elementary School in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district and Crown Pointe Charter Academy.

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.5 over the past three school years, is a positive factor, and the high percentage of Hispanic students (75.87% in 2022-2023) suggests the school may be serving a unique population that could benefit from targeted support and resources. Overall, Westminster Academy for International Studies faces several challenges, but its strengths and the unique needs of its diverse student body present opportunities for improvement and targeted support.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 7482 Irving Street
       Westminster, CO  80030-4916


(303) 428-2494

District: Westminster Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,699 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
14.7%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Compare Details Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks better than 54% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.02. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Westminster Academy for International Studies has the largest elementary school student body size in the Westminster Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westminster Academy for International Studies is $17,699. 9 elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westminster Academy for International Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Academy for International Studies 653rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Westminster Academy for International Studies in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Academy for International Studies 223rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Westminster Academy for International Studies in the ranking list.)

Westminster Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Public Schools 108th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Westminster Academy for International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.01 606th 965 37.2%
2021 28.30 537th 710 24.4%
2022 25.85 658th 921 28.6%
2023 21.74 713th 933 23.6%
2024 26.94 653rd 943 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Westminster Academy for International Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.70 138th 270 48.9%
2022 35.00 89th 153 41.8%
2024 52.69 101st 242 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.67 181st 458 60.5%
2022 43.77 232nd 448 48.2%
2023 46.81 227th 480 52.7%
2024 48.02 223rd 485 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 15, 2020

Open Quote It has been a hard year and I needed much help, Mr V and Mr Moore are fantastic. They helped out so much. Just when I finally got it, its the end of the year Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 47 3 6 187 0 0 5 0 248
2018 37 3 6 215 1 0 8 0 270
2019 38 5 6 226 2 3 7 0 287
2020 48 3 7 230 2 1 8 0 299
2021 49 4 9 220 2 1 8 0 293
2022 42 5 4 241 2 1 9 0 304
2023 42 2 9 217 2 2 12 0 286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 248 17.6 14.0 84.7
2018 270 20.2 13.3 83
2019 287 18.1 15.8 81.2
2020 299 19.4 15.3 74.9
2021 293 19.0 15.3 70
2022 304 19.5 15.5 75.7
2023 286 19.5 14.6 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 248 17.6 14.0 84.7
2018 270 20.2 13.3 83
2019 287 18.1 15.8 81.2
2020 299 19.4 15.3 74.9
2021 293 19.0 15.3 70
2022 304 19.5 15.5 75.7
2023 286 19.5 14.6 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westminster Academy for International Studies

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,798
2020 $16,041
2021 $14,251
2022 $15,479
2023 $17,699

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westminster Academy for International Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 606th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 713th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.6%
Ranks 181st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 227th of 480 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)22.920
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)21.719.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)32.429.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)27.821.7
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)38.223.5
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.920.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)29.426.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)18.315.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)45.520.7
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)29.125
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)24.218.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)15.713.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)52.639.4
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)23.226.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)21.118.2
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)10.313.4
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)72.259.3
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)27.231.4
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)33.325.9
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)10.113
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)52.642.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)32.124.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)31.634.6
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)15.812
 3.8%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westminster Academy for International Studies)43.733.9
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.724.8
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Westminster Academy for International Studies)28.723
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Westminster Public Schools)16.415.5
 0.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students287286
 0.3%
African American52
 60%
American Indian22
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic226217
 4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White3842
 10.5%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.2%75.5%
 5.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Westminster Academy for International Studies.

Students at Westminster Academy for International Studies are 76% Hispanic, 15% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks 653rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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