Dakota Valley Elementary School vs. Heritage Heights Academy
Should I attend Dakota Valley Elementary School or Heritage Heights Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Heritage Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dakota Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Heights Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
522 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#310 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
51
Grade 1 Students
89
52
Grade 2 Students
85
52
Grade 3 Students
83
52
Grade 4 Students
97
52
Grade 5 Students
83
51
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
16%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
9%
20%
% White
56%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%