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Best Schools in Calhan, CO
Calhan, CO has 15 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,953 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Calhan meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhan, CO
The top high schools in Calhan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
2. Calhan Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhan District No. Rj1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 223 Students
3. Ellicott Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
4. Miami-yoder Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-yoder Joint District No. 60 Of The Counties Of El Pas • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
5. Elbert Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert School District No. 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
6. Peyton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 197 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calhan, CO
The top middle schools in Calhan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simla Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
2. Ellicott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
3. Peyton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 85 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhan, CO
The top elementary schools in Calhan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert School District No. 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. Simla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy School District No. 100j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
3. Peyton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
4. Calhan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhan District No. Rj1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
5. Ellicott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
6. Miami/yoder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-yoder Joint District No. 60 Of The Counties Of El Pas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calhan, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calhan, CO has a total population of 5,079 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calhan, 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 Calhan, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhan, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhan, 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 Calhan, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calhan, CO
How many schools are in Calhan, CO?
Calhan, CO has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,953 students in total.
How do schools in Calhan perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Calhan score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Calhan meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhan?
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: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Calhan
2 of 2 schools in Calhan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Calhan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.