Best High Schools in Hampden, Denver, CO

High schools
2
Students
3,438
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas Jefferson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students

2. Overland High School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hampden, Denver, CO

Middle schools
2
Students
2,029
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hamilton Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students

2. Prairie Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1383 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hampden, Denver, CO

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,974
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bradley International School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

2. Holm Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students

3. Holly Hills Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

4. Joe Shoemaker School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hampden, Denver, CO

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

Community Factors

Hampden, Denver, CO has a total population of 6,080 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hampden, Denver, CO

7,441

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hampden, Denver, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

37.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

30.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hampden, Denver, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,285 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Hampden, Denver, CO

How many schools are in Hampden, Denver, CO?

Hampden, Denver, CO has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,441 students in total.

How do schools in Hampden perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Hampden score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Hampden don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hampden?

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 Hampden, Denver, CO

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Cherry Creek, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dayton Triangle, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Village East, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dam East-West, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hampden South, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
University Hills, Denver, CO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Utah Park, Aurora, CO

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations