The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
Kenneth Homyak PK-8 is a regular public school in Dacono, Colorado, serving students from preschool through eighth grade as part of the Weld Re-8 Schools district. The school is not a charter or magnet school. With an enrollment that is moderate for a PK-8 building, it provides a single-campus pathway from early childhood through middle school, meaning students in this attendance area do not change schools between kindergarten and the end of eighth grade.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic or Latino share that is substantial, followed by much smaller shares of students who are Asian, two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Black. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a lower rate than is typical for many schools in the region. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the supports in place.
Academically, the school posted proficiency rates on state assessments that were higher than the typical school in its county. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success in math, just over half of students in grades three through eight scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts across those same grades, a similar share reached proficiency. When the school's overall performance across tested subjects and grades is compared with other schools in Weld County, it lands in the top quartile of the county. In science, results were mixed: the fifth-grade proficiency rate was suppressed by the state, likely because the group was too small to report reliably, while the eighth-grade cohort, though small, posted a high proficiency rate. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate, and the school does not report chronic absenteeism data in a comparable form.
Dacono is a small, fast-growing city in southwestern Weld County with roots in coal mining and farming. The community is primarily residential and car-dependent, with no walkable downtown core; residents drive to nearby towns for most shopping and dining. The city’s population has grown substantially in recent years, and the city anticipates further expansion. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the Front Range, though they have seen a slight recent dip. For families, this means a school that sits in a community that is still building out its amenities, not a dense suburban or urban setting.
The Weld Re-8 district itself, according to publicly reported information, has not undergone major curriculum changes, property tax measures, or bond referendums in recent years. Parents considering this school may want to visit and ask about specific program offerings, such as electives, arts, and extracurriculars, since that data was not available in this profile. The school’s academic results are a clear strength relative to its county peers, and its all-through PK-8 structure is a practical fit for families who want fewer school transitions during the elementary and middle school years.
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