Top Rankings
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 26,082 students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
54 Schools
1,492 Schools
# Students
36,078 Students
611,358 Students
# Teachers
2,018 Teachers
38,647 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
# American Indian Students
167 Students
3,805 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,127 Students
19,853 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15,858 Students
210,340 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
34%
# Black Students
581 Students
28,351 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
15,612 Students
316,085 Students
% White Students
43%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
1,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,694 Students
31,198 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,059
23,862
# Students in K Grade:
2,415
61,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,352
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,506
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,553
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,656
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,679
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,618
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,779
61,857
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,843
63,437
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,850
7,253
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,877
6,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,030
6,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,861
7,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,872 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,942 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$537 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$539 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,872
$15,247
Spending / Student
$14,942
$15,560
Best Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Grades: K-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #22.
Hulstrom Options K-8 School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Thunder Vista P-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3461 Preble Creek Parkway
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 972-2900
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 972-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13770 Broadlands Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5780
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5780
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Grades: K-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #77.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 West 135th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1111.
The Studio School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1313.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12401 Perry Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5520
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1515.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1616.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #1717.
Stellar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 East 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
Eagleview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1919.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2020.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2121.
Leroy Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 East Leroy Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5460
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5460
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2222.
Century Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #2323.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2424.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2525.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #2626.
Silver Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #2727.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Westlake Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5280
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2828.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11717 Madison Street
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5700
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2929.
Cherry Drive Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11500 Cherry Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5300
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #3030.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Roseanna Drive
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #3131.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #3232.
Malley Drive Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 East Malley Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5480
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #3333.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8740 North Star Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5560
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5560
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #3434.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
North Mor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9580 Damon Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5540
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
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