Best Schools in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 11,177 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Heather Ridge don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
The top high schools in Heather Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Overland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
2. Gateway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
3. Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1033 Students
Best Middle Schools in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
The top middle schools in Heather Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1383 Students
2. Aurora Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
The top elementary schools in Heather Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jewell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Ponderosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
3. Eastridge Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
4. Fulton Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO has a total population of 3,735 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Heather Ridge, Aurora, 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 Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Heather Ridge, Aurora, 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 Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO
How many schools are in Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO?
Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 11,177 students in total.
How do schools in Heather Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Heather Ridge score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Heather Ridge don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Heather Ridge?
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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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations