Best High Schools in Watkins, CO

Watkins, CO has 7 high schools with 5,270 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 Watkins score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watkins underperform expectations.

1. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students

2. Bennett High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students

3. Northeast Early College

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students

4. Prairie View High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

5. William Smith High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

6. Legacy Options High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watkins, CO

Watkins, CO has 6 middle schools with 3,932 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 Watkins score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watkins exceed expectations.

1. Dsst: Conservatory Green Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students

2. Otho E Stuart Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students

3. Bennett Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watkins, CO

Watkins, CO has 6 elementary schools with 2,745 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 Watkins score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watkins don't meet expectations.

1. Aurora Quest K-8

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students

2. Creativity Challenge Community

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 297 Students

3. Murphy Creek K-8 School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students

4. Joe Shoemaker School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

5. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1037 Students

6. High Point Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 716 Students

7. Bennett Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bennett School District No. 29j • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 257 Students

8. Second Creek Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

9. Henderson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watkins, CO

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

Community Factors

Watkins, CO has a total population of 1,531 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watkins, CO

11,947

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watkins, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

39.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watkins, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

808 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Watkins, CO

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Bennett, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Aurora, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Commerce City, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Foxfield, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Strasburg, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Henderson, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hilltop, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Derby, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Centennial, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Glendale, CO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations