The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Webber Middle School
Webber Middle School is a regular public school in Fort Collins, serving grades six through eight as part of Poudre School District R-1. It is a single-campus school, not a charter or magnet, and no Title I designation was listed. With an enrollment that is large for a middle school, it draws students from the surrounding residential neighborhoods of the city.
Fort Collins itself is a mid-sized city with a college-town core anchored by Colorado State University, a substantial manufacturing and high-tech employment base, and a developed outdoor recreation culture. The historic Old Town district, with its breweries, shops, and restaurants, is the city’s walkable center, though much of the broader city is car-oriented suburban development. The city has grown rapidly, particularly southward, and growth management has been a local political priority since the 1980s. Major employers include the university, the hospital authority, the school district itself, and companies such as Woodward, Broadcom, and Tolmar. Housing values sit above the national benchmark, and rents have been rising; the area is not an inexpensive market.
Academically, Webber Middle School’s state testing results present a clearer picture in some subjects than others. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above in English language arts. In science, which is tested only at eighth grade, the proficiency rate was similarly solid. Math proficiency was lower, with fewer than half of students reaching the proficient threshold. The participation rate on these assessments was well below what is typical, which means the results reflect the performance of only a portion of the enrolled students; a parent may want to ask the school about testing participation patterns. When placed against other districts in Larimer County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile, indicating that among the schools in this county comparison set, Webber’s composite performance is among the stronger ones.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic presence making up a substantial share of enrollment. The proportion of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is substantial but not a majority. Data on students with IEPs and English learners were not reported, so it is unclear what share of the population receives special education or language support services.
No state-reported graduation rate applies to Webber, as it serves only middle grades, and no chronic absenteeism or discipline data were available in the dataset reviewed. The district brief indicated no recent major changes such as bond measures or curriculum shifts that cleared a four-year, lasting-impact bar, so the operational and financial context appears stable.
For a family looking at this school, the core takeaway is that Webber is a large grade 6-8 public school in a growing, economically diverse city with a strong university presence. Its academic profile is strongest in literacy and science, while math is an area where the school’s results are less consistent. The school’s performance relative to other Larimer County districts is strong in composite terms, though the low test participation rate introduces some uncertainty about how representative those results are. The housing market in Fort Collins is expensive relative to national averages, and the city continues to add residents and development. Families moving into the attendance zone should expect a sizable school environment in a community with substantial cultural and economic activity tied to Colorado State University and the region’s tech and manufacturing sectors.
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