Best Schools in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
Bessemer, Pueblo, CO has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,256 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Bessemer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
The top high schools in Bessemer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
The top middle schools in Bessemer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pueblo Academy Of Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
2. Risley International Academy Of Innovation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
The top elementary schools in Bessemer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnequa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
2. Columbian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
3. Bessemer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Bradford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
5. St John Neumann Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Neumann Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 111 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bessemer, Pueblo, CO has a total population of 6,782 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bessemer, Pueblo, 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 Bessemer, Pueblo, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bessemer, Pueblo, 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 Bessemer, Pueblo, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO
How many schools are in Bessemer, Pueblo, CO?
Bessemer, Pueblo, CO has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,256 students in total.
How do schools in Bessemer perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Bessemer score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Bessemer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bessemer?
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: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations