Weld Central Middle School

Weld County School District RE-3J
4977 WELD COUNTY ROAD 59
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
525 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Weld Central Middle School, located in Keenesburg, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub within the Weld County School District Re-3J. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing middle-level education that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. The school is committed to preparing its students for the transition to high school by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and personal achievement.

As part of the Re-3J district, Weld Central Middle School benefits from a community-focused approach to education, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive student services. The school’s programming typically focuses on core curriculum subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore elective interests. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, the school works to ensure that students in the Keenesburg area have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
525
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    249 (47.4 %)
  • White
    246 (46.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Weld County School District RE-3J
Phone: (303)536-2700
Website: http://www.re3j.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 175
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 182
Gender Ratio