Best Schools in 80603, CO

Schools

Students

20,263

Avg actual scores

25%

Avg projected

27%

80603, CO has 31 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 20,263 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 80603 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 80603, CO

High schools

Students

8,264

Avg actual

30%

Avg projected

27%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 80603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Weld Central Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students

2. Riverdale Ridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

3. Brighton High School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students

4. Adams City High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students

5. Prairie View High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

6. Fort Lupton High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80603, CO

Middle schools

Students

5,011

Avg actual

17%

Avg projected

24%

Impact

underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 80603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rodger Quist Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students

2. Prairie View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students

3. Vikan Middle School

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

4. Otho E Stuart Middle School

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80603, CO

Elementary schools

Students

6,962

Avg actual

28%

Avg projected

29%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 80603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students

2. Brantner Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

3. Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

4. Mary E Pennock Elementary School

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80603, CO

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

Community Factors

80603, CO has a total population of 16,216 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80603, CO

20,263

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80603, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

13.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80603, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80603, CO.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,524 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80603, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 80603, CO

How many schools are in 80603, CO?

80603, CO has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 20,263 students in total.

How do schools in 80603 perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in 80603 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 80603 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80603?

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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80601, CO

Actual: 27%
Projected: 31%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

80642, CO

Actual: 26%
Projected: 26%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

80621, CO

Actual: 29%
Projected: 23%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

80640, CO

Actual: 21%
Projected: 25%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

80602, CO

Actual: 33%
Projected: 35%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

80022, CO

Actual: 26%
Projected: 26%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

80241, CO

Actual: 37%
Projected: 35%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

80019, CO

Actual: 30%
Projected: 32%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

80514, CO

Actual: 41%
Projected: 31%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

80530, CO

Actual: 35%
Projected: 31%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations