Best Schools in 80642, CO
80642, CO has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,852 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 80642 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80642, CO
The top high schools in 80642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weld Central Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
2. Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
3. Brighton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
4. Prairie View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
5. Bennett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80642, CO
The top middle schools in 80642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
2. South Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Bennett Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
4. Otho E Stuart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
5. Weld Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
6. Overland Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80642, CO
The top elementary schools in 80642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
2. Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
3. Mary E Pennock Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
4. Bennett Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
5. Hudson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
6. Henderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
7. Southlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
8. Platteville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
9. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80642, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80642, CO has a total population of 4,271 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80642, 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 80642, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80642, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80642, 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 80642, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80642, CO
How many schools are in 80642, CO?
80642, CO has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,852 students in total.
How do schools in 80642 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 80642 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 80642 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80642?
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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- Projected: 27%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations