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Best Schools in Gilcrest, CO
Gilcrest, CO has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,628 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Gilcrest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilcrest, CO
The top high schools in Gilcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-5j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1082 Students
2. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gilcrest, CO
The top middle schools in Gilcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milliken Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-5j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
2. North Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilcrest, CO
The top elementary schools in Gilcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
2. Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-5j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
3. Milliken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-5j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilcrest, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilcrest, CO has a total population of 1,238 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilcrest, 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 Gilcrest, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilcrest, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilcrest, 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 Gilcrest, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilcrest, CO
How many schools are in Gilcrest, CO?
Gilcrest, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,628 students in total.
How do schools in Gilcrest perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Gilcrest score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Gilcrest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilcrest?
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: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Gilcrest
3 of 3 schools in Gilcrest carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Gilcrest. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.