The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Welby Community School of the Arts
Welby Community School of the Arts is a regular public school in Adams County serving children from preschool through sixth grade, part of the Mapleton School District No. 1. Its name suggests a focus on the arts, but the data provided does not include any program details to confirm or describe that emphasis, so a parent interested in arts integration would want to ask the school directly what that looks like in practice.
The student body is modest in size for a school spanning those grades. Hispanic students make up the large majority, followed by a white population and smaller numbers from other racial groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context. Information on English learner status and special education identification was not available, so families with children who might need those supports should check with the school.
The school is located in Denver within Adams County, not Denver County. The surrounding housing market is relatively affordable compared to the rest of the Denver metro area; home values and rents in the zip code are below the state median by noticeable margins, reflecting the working-class character of the neighborhood. The broader city of Denver is a major urban center with a diverse economy spanning telecommunications, aerospace, health care, and government, and it offers extensive cultural institutions, parks, and transit connections.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Welby Community School of the Arts posted proficiency rates that were modest across all tested subjects: math, English language arts, and fifth-grade science. When compared with other elementary and middle schools in the county, the school's overall performance sits above the midpoint among Adams County districts that reported results. Participation rates on the tests were high, a sign that nearly all enrolled students were assessed. For a school serving a high-poverty population, this level of performance is roughly in line with expected patterns, though a parent may want to understand how the school addresses academic growth for students who are not yet meeting proficiency standards.
Because the school serves only through sixth grade, no graduation rate is reported. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing were not available, so a full picture of school climate and student support is incomplete from this account. The district brief turned up no recent budget measures, curriculum changes, or school closures that would affect families in the immediate term.
The picture that emerges is of a neighborhood elementary school in a lower-cost part of the Denver area, serving a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, with state test results that fall in the middle range of Adams County. Its arts-themed identity remains unsubstantiated by the data available here. This school may fit a family looking for a small-to-medium-sized elementary option within Mapleton district boundaries, who values a school that reflects the surrounding community and is willing to engage directly with staff to learn about programming and academic support.
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