Best High Schools in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

High schools
3
Students
4,160
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview High School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students

2. Boulder High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students

3. Arapahoe Ridge High School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

Best Middle Schools in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

Middle schools
3
Students
1,322
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Hills Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students

2. Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

3. Nevin Platt Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,364
Avg actual
77%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. High Peaks Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students

2. Boulder Community School/integrated Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students

3. Eisenhower Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

4. Mesa Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students

5. Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students

6. Douglass Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students

7. Horizons K-8 School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 348 Students

8. Jay & Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Jay & Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 170 Students

9. Countryside Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Countryside Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 33 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

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

Community Factors

Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO has a total population of 22,925 with 51% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

8,052

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

36.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

33.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO

How many schools are in Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO?

Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,052 students in total.

How do schools in Southeast Boulder perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Southeast Boulder score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Southeast Boulder greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southeast Boulder?

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: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Boulder, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Crossroads, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washington Village, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Palo Park, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Boulder, Boulder, CO

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Walnut Grove, Broomfield, CO

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brandywine, Broomfield, CO

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations