Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Knowledge Quest Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knowledge Quest Academy's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
KQA Trailblazers follow the PATH
School Rankings
Knowledge Quest Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knowledge Quest Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowledge Quest Academy's ranking?
Knowledge Quest Academy is ranked #1153 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Knowledge Quest Academy often compared to?
Knowledge Quest Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Milliken Middle School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Knowledge Quest Academy?
407 students attend Knowledge Quest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Knowledge Quest Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge Quest Academy?
Knowledge Quest Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knowledge Quest Academy offer ?
Knowledge Quest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knowledge Quest Academy part of?
Knowledge Quest Academy is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
We LOVE this school!!
The staff is so friendly and welcomes you as soon as you walk in! The teachers are the BEST!!
2 9/16/2009
This school has a long way to go before it can become an authentic "choice" school. Lack of parent support and school discipline will stop this school from becoming a quality charter school with higher expectations. Honestly, you are better off in the public school in which there are more resources.
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