Best High Schools in Security-Widefield, CO

High schools
4
Students
4,613
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fountain-fort Carson High School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students

2. Widefield High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students

3. Mesa Ridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1269 Students

4. Discovery High School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students

Best Middle Schools in Security-Widefield, CO

Middle schools
4
Students
2,778
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sproul Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students

2. Janitell Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

3. Fountain Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students

4. Watson Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Security-Widefield, CO

Elementary schools
10
Students
3,981
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

2. Talbott Steam Innovation School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

3. Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

4. French Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students

5. Webster Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students

6. Venetucci Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students

7. Sunrise Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students

8. James Madison Charter Academy School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students

9. Pinello Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students

10. Aragon Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Security-Widefield, CO

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

Community Factors

Security-Widefield, CO has a total population of 39,326 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Security-Widefield, CO

12,328

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Security-Widefield, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Security-Widefield, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,459 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Security-Widefield, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Security-Widefield, CO

How many schools are in Security-Widefield, CO?

Security-Widefield, CO has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,328 students in total.

How do schools in Security-Widefield perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in Security-Widefield score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Security-Widefield exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Security-Widefield?

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: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 40%
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Manitou Springs, CO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Peyton, CO

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

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