Best High Schools in Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs, CO has 2 high schools with 418 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Idaho Springs score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Idaho Springs underperform expectations.

1. Clear Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Gilpin County Undivided High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students

Best Middle Schools in Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs, CO has 1 middle schools with 96 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Idaho Springs score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Idaho Springs don't meet expectations.

1. Clear Creek Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs, CO has 3 elementary schools with 480 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Idaho Springs score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Idaho Springs meet expectations.

1. Gilpin County Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

2. King-murphy Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Carlson Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Idaho Springs, CO

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

Community Factors

Idaho Springs, CO has a total population of 2,604 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Idaho Springs, CO

994

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Idaho Springs, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

56.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

52.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Idaho Springs, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,818 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Idaho Springs, CO

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Russell Gulch, CO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dumont, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Nevadaville, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lawson, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Black Hawk, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Empire, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Georgetown, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rollinsville, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations