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Soaring Heights Pk-8 vs. Black Rock Elementary School

Should you attend Soaring Heights Pk-8 or Black Rock Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Soaring Heights Pk-8
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Black Rock Elementary School
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Black Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Soaring Heights Pk-8 ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,254 students
614 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Rock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Soaring Heights Pk-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Rock Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Soaring Heights Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Rock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Pk-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Rock Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#517 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#283 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Soaring Heights Pk-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Rock Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CO)
58%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Rock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CO)
55%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Soaring Heights Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Rock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Soaring Heights Pk-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black Rock Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
30
Kindergarten Students
92
100
Grade 1 Students
108
83
Grade 2 Students
125
116
Grade 3 Students
114
95
Grade 4 Students
104
91
Grade 5 Students
102
99
Grade 6 Students
184
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Grade 7 Students
173
-
Grade 8 Students
191
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Soaring Heights Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Rock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Soaring Heights Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Rock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Soaring Heights Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Rock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Soaring Heights Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Rock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Soaring Heights Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Rock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Soaring Heights Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Rock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Soaring Heights Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Rock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Soaring Heights Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Rock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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