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University Schools

6525 18TH ST GREELEY CO 80634

About University Schools

University Schools serves 1,771 students in grades K–12. University Schools consistently ranks at the top of the district, as indicated by rankings from the Colorado Department of Education. In Greeley School District No. 6 in Weld County, this school ranks #15–20 for Elementary Schools and #11–14 for Middle Schools. About 15% of students score at or above the state level on standardized tests for math, and about 33% for reading. The student population is 46% minority enrollment, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, which is better than the district average. The gender demographics are equally divided among students: 50% female and 50% male. Thirty-six percent of students are economically disadvantaged.

The school has 102 full-time teachers and 4 school counselors. The school is proud to subscribe to a holistic education and promote emotional intelligence, and it promotes engagement in the community. University Schools offers an established AP and Gifted & Talented program that develops and prepares students for successful academic achievement in all disciplines.

For those looking for one of the top Elementary Schools in Colorado, University Schools in Greeley provides a great balance of tradition, innovation, and support for the individual student.

University Schools Contact Information

Address

6525 18TH ST GREELEY CO 80634

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Phone

(970) 506-7000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 33% in Reading.
99
Full-time Teachers
1751
Total Students
$63441
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 221 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University Schools

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 3:25 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 41.1%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 2.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
54.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
41.1%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
2.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1751
50%
876 Female
50%
876 Male

Student Population

1751 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18.07704 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

386 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

University Schools is adding a 4,200-square-foot addition onto the existing elementary and high school at 6525 W. 18th St., in west Greeley. The addition is projected to be complete by the end of the year.

FAQ

Q: Is University Schools a charter school?

A: Yes, University Schools is a charter school for grades K-12 and is linked to the University of Northern Colorado.

Q: What's the process to get into University Schools?

A: University Schools admits all students. If more students apply than there are places, the school uses a lottery to decide who gets in.

Q: Are there after-school activities at University Schools?

A: Yes, University Schools provides a range of after-school activities for its students.

Q: Do I need to pay to attend University Schools?

A: No, University Schools does not charge tuition since it is a public charter school.

Q: Which grades are taught at University Schools?

A: University Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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