For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 685 students in 80643, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80643, CO are Cardinal Community Academy Charter School and Weld Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80643 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80643, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80643, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Wcr 65
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 732-9312
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Weld Central Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4977 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80643, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80643, CO include Cardinal Community Academy Charter School and Weld Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80643?
2 public middle schools are located in 80643.
What is the racial composition of students in 80643?
80643 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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