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West Ridge Academy

6905 8TH ST GREELEY CO 80631

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 54 of 239 in Colorado

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About West Ridge Academy

West Ridge Academy Greeley is one of the best Elementary Schools in Colorado. The school serves grades K–8 and has 402 students; of these, 52% are female and 48% are male. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is better than average for the district, and with 24 full-time teachers and 1 school counselor, West Ridge Academy has all of its students well supported in learning and well-being.

At West Ridge Academy, 23% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 33% for reading. The minority enrollment is 49%, and 44% of students are economically disadvantaged. West Ridge Academy offers a well-rounded education using the Core Knowledge Sequence and is concerned with character development while understanding character through the "Pillars of Virtue."

With modern facilities, small class sizes, and a supportive community, it is no wonder that West Ridge Academy is one of the leading options for families that are searching for a quality education. West Ridge Academy is ranked #10 in Greeley School District No. 6 in the County of Weld and State Elementary Schools and #11–14 in Greeley School District No. 6 in the County of Weld and State Middle Schools, so whether you are looking for an elementary or middle school, are on a tight budget, or prefer to support diversity access, West Ridge Academy is an excellent choice in a region committed to quality education for all students.

West Ridge Academy Contact Information

Address

6905 8TH ST GREELEY CO 80631

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Phone

(970) 330-3671

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
351
Total Students
$63441
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Ridge Academy

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: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM 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 51.5%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 45.3%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
51.5%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
45.3%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 351
53%
186 Female
47%
165 Male

Student Population

351 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6061 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

412 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Ridge Academy as part of the Greeley-Evans School District 6 has access to the larger pot of District funding of $465 million dollars, where the district provides access for an entire District.

FAQ

Q: What’s West Ridge Academy’s mission?

A: West Ridge Academy works to create a secure and encouraging setting where students can grow socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve their maximum potential.

Q: Is there a uniform at West Ridge Academy?

A: Students are not required to wear a school uniform at West Ridge Academy.

Q: What is West Ridge Academy’s mascot?

A: The White Tiger serves as the mascot for West Ridge Academy.

Q: What’s the motto for West Ridge Academy?

A: West Ridge Academy's motto is, “We Will Rise to the Challenge.”

Q: What colors represent West Ridge Academy?

A: Maroon and black are the school colors for West Ridge Academy.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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