Best High Schools in 80016, CO

High schools
7
Students
18,644
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 80016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cherry Creek High School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3797 Students

2. Chaparral High School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students

3. Grandview High School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students

4. Cherokee Trail High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2924 Students

5. Eaglecrest High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3093 Students

6. Smoky Hill High School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students

7. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80016, CO

Middle schools
9
Students
8,582
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 80016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Campus Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1331 Students

2. Infinity Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students

3. Liberty Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students

4. Sierra Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students

5. Fox Ridge Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students

6. Falcon Creek Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students

7. Sky Vista Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students

8. Thunder Ridge Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1152 Students

9. Laredo Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80016, CO

Elementary schools
20
Students
10,863
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 80016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Altitude Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students

2. Creekside Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students

3. Black Forest Hills Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students

4. Rolling Hills Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

5. Indian Ridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

6. Fox Hollow Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students

7. Pine Ridge Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students

8. Pine Lane Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students

9. Woodland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students

10. Mountain Vista Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80016, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

80016, CO has a total population of 65,400 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80016, CO

39,812

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80016, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80016, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80016, CO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,639 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

96 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80016, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 80016, CO

How many schools are in 80016, CO?

80016, CO has 37 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 39,812 students in total.

How do schools in 80016 perform on state tests?

On average, 37 schools in 80016 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 80016 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80016?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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