Top Rankings
School District 27j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 14,641 students in School District 27j. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in School District 27j have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,492 Schools
# Students
20,357 Students
611,358 Students
# Teachers
955 Teachers
38,647 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
School District 27j, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
65 Students
3,805 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
640 Students
19,853 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10,209 Students
210,340 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
34%
# Black Students
420 Students
28,351 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
8,270 Students
316,085 Students
% White Students
41%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
1,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
714 Students
31,198 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
726
23,862
# Students in K Grade:
1,399
61,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,513
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,464
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,516
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,545
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,456
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,551
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,583
61,857
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,617
63,437
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,677
7,253
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,497
6,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,440
6,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,373
7,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,867 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 $10,660 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$242 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$217 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,867
$15,247
Spending / Student
$10,660
$15,560
Best School District 27j Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Landmark At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #66.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #99.
Belle Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1111.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #1212.
Otho E Stuart Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5500
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1313.
Turnberry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13069 East 106th Place
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5350
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1414.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Second Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9950 Laredo Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-7550
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #2020.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2121.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #2222.
South Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2958
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2958
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
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