Best Schools in Ponderosa Park, CO
Ponderosa Park, CO has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,416 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Ponderosa Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ponderosa Park, CO
The top high schools in Ponderosa Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
2. Ponderosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponderosa Park, CO
The top middle schools in Ponderosa Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sagewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. Elizabeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponderosa Park, CO
The top elementary schools in Ponderosa Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franktown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
2. Singing Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
3. Running Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ponderosa Park, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ponderosa Park, CO has a total population of 1,537 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ponderosa Park, 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 Ponderosa Park, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponderosa Park, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ponderosa Park, 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 Ponderosa Park, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ponderosa Park, CO
How many schools are in Ponderosa Park, CO?
Ponderosa Park, CO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,416 students in total.
How do schools in Ponderosa Park perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Ponderosa Park score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Ponderosa Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ponderosa Park?
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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