Best High Schools in 80260, CO

80260, CO has 3 high schools with 5,392 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 80260 score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 80260 underperform expectations.

1. Northglenn High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students

2. Westminster High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students

3. Thornton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80260, CO

80260, CO has 5 middle schools with 3,282 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 80260 score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 80260 don't meet expectations.

1. Silver Hills Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

2. Thornton Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

3. Northglenn Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

4. Shaw Heights Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80260, CO

80260, CO has 11 elementary schools with 4,437 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 80260 score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 80260 don't meet expectations.

1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students

2. Sunset Ridge Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 328 Students

3. Sherrelwood Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students

4. North Mor Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students

5. Mesa Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

6. Thornton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students

7. Metropolitan Arts Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 345 Students

8. North Star Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

9. Stem Launch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 738 Students

10. Hillcrest Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80260, CO

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

Community Factors

80260, CO has a total population of 36,619 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80260, CO

15,051

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80260, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

41.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80260, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80260, CO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,104 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80260, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations