Best Schools in University, Denver, CO
University, Denver, CO has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,807 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in University greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University, Denver, CO
The top high schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
Best Middle Schools in University, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Grant Beacon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 356 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Slavens K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 752 Students
2. Asbury Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
3. University Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
4. Cory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 400 Students
5. Most Precious Blood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Most Precious Blood School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 315 Students
6. Ricks Center For Gifted Children
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ricks Center For Gifted Children • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
7. Stephen Knight Center For Early Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University, Denver, CO has a total population of 17,930 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University, Denver, 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 University, Denver, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University, Denver, 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 University, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University, Denver, CO
How many schools are in University, Denver, CO?
University, Denver, CO has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,807 students in total.
How do schools in University perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in University score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in University greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University?
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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations