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Weber Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 425 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted April 13, 2013

I loved my son's Kindergarten teacher, she really was amazing. However, if you have a child that is Special Needs maybe you should look else where. The school's therapist's are great, but the way the homeroom teachers handle special needs children is horrible. I constantly have my son come home stating that he got in trouble for stuff that he is unable to do due to his disabilities. Moreover ,We have alot of problems with other children bullying our child, and the teachers rarely notices it. There is very rarely any help with my son's class from other parents which is unfortunate. Along with the fact that too many of the parent's seem to complain that their children just "aren't challenged enough." We are definetly planning on sending our child to a different school that is better able to help children with disabilities, along with recognizing that every student learns differently.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2013

We attended this school after having moved and attended many schools. We especially loved the teachers the year of 2011 we were there. Something to note is we had a very difficult time dealing with the office staff. My son was chastised for needing to use the phone because he did not carry a cell phone. I do not feel like they are pleasant and that really does add to the environment of a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2012

Our daughter is a 2nd grader at Weber this year and we're feeling pretty happy with the school. Our daughter is not special needs so I cannot comment on that aspect but she has a great teacher and seems to really enjoy her "specials". I will say the curriculum is too easy for her but her teacher is great and is finding ways to challenge her. My biggest complaint is the lack of exercise. They get 15-ish minutes per day of recess and that's just not eniough, in my opinion. To the parent that mentioned they are not allowed to talk in lunch, we have not found that to be true whatsoever. However, recess can be shortened due to behavioral issues during lunch and I don't agree with this practice. Other than that we are quite pleased so far this year. I may report back at the end of the school year but "so far so good!"
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2012

A GEM and really is the absolute best elementary school in the area. The teachers are A++ and really care about your child succeeding. The only negative is a male teacher who came over from Zerger...other than that we are very pleased
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2012

If you want your kids to see what a day in prison feels like-Weber Elementary is the place to go! At lunch the kids are not told where to sit and are not allowed to sit next to their friends and are not allowed to talk; if anyone talks during lunch then all of the kids loose recess. (The only recess they get all day) The principal never returns your calls and the teachers spend all day telling the kids they are so busy. My daughter comes home with anxiety attacks because she's told over and over and over again that there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. If you want a 6 year old with an ulcer send them to Weber. If you care about your kids send them ANYWHERE else but there!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2010

Wonderful teachers, great school and fantastic resources for the students. They have the latest technology in all of their classes. My daughter is in Kindergarten and has been excelling in all her subjects. She loves her teachers and is very excited about the curriculum. She loves going to school every day and I love how good the school is about including parents in all school activities. Great school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2009

My daughter attended 1st grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade at this school! We have loved every minute of it- so much so that we took her out of a local charter school (which was susposed to be better than the average public school) and put her back at Weber. We have moved out of the area and are so sad to leave this wonderful school. All of the staff are amazing- from the front desk to the teachers to the new principal! Love, love, LOVE this school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

Love this school, the parent support, the PTA, the staff, and so on! It has everything! New technology (a smart board in every room), award winning teachers, a super-involved and supportive PTA, and wonderful after-school programs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2008

Overall, our six years at Weber have been a great experience for our son and our family. Excellent teachers, good community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2007

Very pleased with this school. Everything thought out greatly. The teachers are like my kid's best friends. That makes my child love school and learning. That makes me a happy parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2007

Programs and academics are wonderful
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Reading

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable74%

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Writing

All Students58%
Female75%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Reading

All Students69%
Female66%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%

Writing

All Students40%
Female53%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female56%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Reading

All Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible65%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable82%

Science

All Students62%
Female51%
Male72%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Writing

All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible68%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Free lunch eligible77%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable90%

Writing

All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 57%
Hispanic 19% 32%
Two or more races 4% 3%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Black 0% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
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