The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 37% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Windsor Middle School
Windsor Middle School is a regular public school serving sixth through eighth grade in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4, located in the town of Windsor. It draws from a rapidly growing community that blends suburban subdivisions with significant industrial employment, situated in the triangle formed by Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley.
The school enrolls a sizeable middle-grade student body. The demographic profile is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic minority and small shares of students who are Asian, Black, or multiracial. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a relatively low share that reflects the community’s above-average median household income. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the source material, so a family wanting that information would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments — the Colorado Measures of Academic Success — Windsor Middle School’s results show a moderate share of students scoring at the proficient level or above in math and in English language arts. Science proficiency, tested only in eighth grade, falls in a similar range. The assessment participation rate was below the standard target in all subjects, meaning the reported results reflect the performance of those tested and may not capture the full student body. That said, the school’s combined proficiency index across tested subjects places it in the top tier when compared across other districts in Weld County, a mark of above-average academic performance relative to its regional peers.
Windsor itself has experienced rapid suburban expansion, particularly on its western edge toward the Interstate 25 interchange. The housing market reflects that growth: home values and rents are above both state and national averages, and owner-occupied housing makes up a large share of units. The town’s historic downtown remains compact, centered on Main Park and civic facilities such as Town Hall and a community recreation center. Major employers include manufacturing and industrial firms concentrated in business parks on the southeast side, among them a wind turbine factory, a glass plant, and a can factory. For residents, amenities include a lakefront park with trails, a concert series, and connections to regional trails.
The district has recently made significant facility investments. In 2022, voters approved a bond package that funds safety upgrades, rebuilds of two elementary schools, and additions at several sites — Windsor Middle School among them — along with new school site acquisition. As a result, the school’s physical plant is slated for expansion, which may affect capacity and the learning environment in the near term. Separately, the district adopted a Graduate Profile and a strategic plan that emphasize career and technical education pathways at the high school level, though those programs are not directly housed at the middle school.
Overall, Windsor Middle School offers a solid academic profile relative to its county, set in a growing, economically strong suburban community with a moderate level of economic diversity. Families considering it may want to explore the school’s special education and English learner support, as that data was not reported here, but its standing among Weld County districts is a clear positive. The upcoming facility addition suggests the school is preparing for continued enrollment growth.
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