Best Schools in 80538, CO
80538, CO has 34 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 17 elementary) serving 21,197 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 80538 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80538, CO
The top high schools in 80538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fossil Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
2. Rocky Mountain High School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2069 Students
3. Poudre High School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
4. Loveland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
5. Mountain View High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
6. Thompson Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
7. Harold Ferguson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80538, CO
The top middle schools in 80538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cache La Poudre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Webber Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
3. Timnath Middle-high School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
4. Preston Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
5. Walt Clark Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
6. Lucile Erwin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
7. Bill Reed Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
8. Conrad Ball Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80538, CO
The top elementary schools in 80538, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcgraw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
2. Coyote Ridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
3. Bacon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
4. Bamford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Poudre School District R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
5. Ponderosa Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. High Plains School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
8. Centennial Elementary School
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Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
9. Namaqua Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
10. Big Thompson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Thompson School District R-2j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80538, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80538, CO has a total population of 49,260 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80538, 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 80538, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80538, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80538, 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 80538, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80538, CO
How many schools are in 80538, CO?
80538, CO has 34 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 21,197 students in total.
How do schools in 80538 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 80538 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 80538 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80538?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations