Best High Schools in Empire, CO

High schools
2
Students
615
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middle Park High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students

2. Clear Creek High School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

Best Middle Schools in Empire, CO

Middle schools
2
Students
386
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Grand Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students

2. Clear Creek Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 96 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Empire, CO

Elementary schools
3
Students
537
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fraser Valley Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Grand School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

2. King-murphy Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students

3. Carlson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Empire, CO

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

Community Factors

Empire, CO has a total population of 544 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Empire, CO

1,538

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Empire, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

118.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

26.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

92.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Empire, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,942 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Empire, CO

How many schools are in Empire, CO?

Empire, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,538 students in total.

How do schools in Empire perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Empire score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Empire don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Empire?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Empire, CO

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Georgetown, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dumont, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Silver Plume, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lawson, CO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Nevadaville, CO

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Idaho Springs, CO

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Russell Gulch, CO

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Central City, CO

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tolland, CO

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations