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Best Schools in 80521, CO
80521, CO has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,272 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 80521 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80521, CO
The top high schools in 80521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
2. Fort Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
3. Poudre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
4. Poudre Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80521, CO
The top middle schools in 80521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lesher Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
2. Cache La Poudre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
3. Blevins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
4. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80521, CO
The top elementary schools in 80521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Bauder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
4. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
5. Putnam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
6. Cache La Poudre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
7. Irish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80521, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80521, CO has a total population of 36,523 with 53% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80521, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80521, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80521, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80521, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80521, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80521, CO
How many schools are in 80521, CO?
80521, CO has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,272 students in total.
How do schools in 80521 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 80521 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 80521 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80521?
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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