The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Milliken Middle School
The school that operates at the address at 66 Irene Avenue in Milliken is called Roosevelt Middle School in the state assessment data, though the entity profiled here is listed as Milliken Middle School. It serves grades six through eight as a regular public school within the Weld County School District No. Re-5J, a district that covers the adjacent towns of Milliken and Johnstown.
Milliken is a primarily residential suburban town that began as a nineteenth-century agricultural trading post on the Denver, Laramie, and Northwestern Railroad. The town retains some rural pockets—a portion of residents live in rural-designated areas—but is increasingly suburban as it experiences rapid growth. Population has risen markedly over the past decade and a half, and the town has expanded its land area through annexation. Most residents own their homes, and the vehicle-ownership rate is high; daily life is car-dependent, with residents commuting an average span that suggests many travel out of town for work. Manufacturing is the largest employment sector locally, followed by other services and health care. The school building sits in Milliken, but the middle and high school students in this district attend Roosevelt Middle School and Roosevelt High School, both located in nearby Johnstown.
Math proficiency rates on Colorado's state assessment were below the midpoint for the school's peer group. A moderate share of students reached the proficient level or above. English language arts performance was stronger—nearly half of students met that bar, which placed the school in a more favorable position. Science results for the tested grade were in a middle range. Because Roosevelt Middle School does not serve high school grades, no graduation rate applies.
The student body draws from a community whose economic profile is mixed. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, though this share is lower than at many schools in Weld County. The enrollment is moderately sized for a middle school, with even distribution across the three grade levels. The demographic composition is predominantly white, with a substantial presence of Hispanic or Latino students and a small number of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The data set did not include counts for students with disabilities or English learners, so parents may want to ask the school about the availability of special education services and English language support if those are a priority.
The district context matters for this school. In late 2024, voters approved a major bond and an accompanying mill levy override. The bond is funding construction of a new elementary school in Johnstown's Thunder Valley area and a significant expansion at Roosevelt High School that includes a career and technical education wing with welding, healthcare sciences, and criminal justice pathways. The mill levy generates ongoing revenue for teacher and staff salary increases, expanded mental health and counseling staff, and curriculum funding. These investments point to a district that has capacity to add space and programming and that views its staffing and support infrastructure as needing strengthening. Parents looking at this middle school will want to know how the new high school facilities and career pathways will link to what students start exploring in grades six through eight.
The town's growth is a steady force. New housing is being added, and the district is planning for more enrollment. A family choosing this school should expect the community to continue changing as more homes go up and the new elementary school opens. The setting is suburban and spread out, with limited pedestrian infrastructure and no public transit system specific to Milliken.
The available overview of programs was not supplied in the data, so it is unclear which elective or enrichment offerings exist. Given the district's stated investment in career and technical pathways at the high school, it is possible that middle school programming feeds into those areas, but the record does not confirm that. Parents looking for specific arts, music, STEM, or other specialized tracks at the middle school level should follow up directly with the school.
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