Adams 12 Five Star Schools District
- 1500 EAST 128TH AVE
- THORNTON, CO 80241
- (720) 972-4000
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.9% | 75.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,129 | $9,326 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.9 | 16.8 |
| Number of Schools | 53 | - |
| Number of Students | 40,818 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,048 | - |
District Test Scores
CSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 50.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 44.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 61.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 47.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 46.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 37.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 30.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 47.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 47.0% | |
Source: CO Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 40,818 | 19.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 779 |
| Kindergarten Students | 3,060 |
| 1st Grade Students | 3,298 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 3,392 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 3,262 |
| 4th Grade Students | 3,278 |
| 5th Grade Students | 3,257 |
| 6th Grade Students | 3,175 |
| 7th Grade Students | 3,163 |
| 8th Grade Students | 3,247 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,230 |
| 10th Grade Students | 3,159 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,902 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,747 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 361 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2,280 |
| Hispanic | 12,919 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,140 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 25,249 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 21,394 |
| Female | 20,555 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,048 | 19.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 142 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 977 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 918 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 522 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 109 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 79 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 76 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 51 |
| Library Support Staff | 38 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,354 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 25 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 173 |
| School Administrators | 118 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 194 |
| Student Support Services | 256 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 589 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $368,618,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $157,035,000 | 42.6% |
| Property Tax | $123,316,000 | 33.5% |
| Other School Systems | $23,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,748,000 | 0.5% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $38,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $4,962,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $7,942,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $6,253,000 | 1.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,710,000 | 0.7% |
| Sale of Property | $855,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $7,607,000 | 2.1% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,580,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $195,570,000 | 53.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $185,875,000 | 50.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,275,000 | 1.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $474,000 | 0.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $327,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,370,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $119,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $211,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,250,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $669,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $16,013,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,460,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,558,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $925,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $69,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $71,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $207,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $696,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,583,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Other | $1,123,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Direct - Other | $302,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $315,517,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $191,742,000 | 60.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $109,673,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $12,037,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $15,856,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $2,426,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $27,351,000 | 7.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $27,950,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,249,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Support Services | $16,804,000 | 4.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $14,102,000 | 4.5% |
| Food Services | $8,674,000 | 2.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $5,428,000 | 1.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,045 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 54 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 737 | 6.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Adams 12 Five Star Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 53
- Students: 40,818
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,048
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| ACADEMY OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | ||||
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO Charter | KG-12 | 1,221 | 19.6 |  Review This School |
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| ADAMS12 FIVE STAR PRESCHOOL | ||||
1500 East 128th Ave
Thornton, CO Public | PK | 758 | 79.8 | Review This School |
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| ARAPAHOE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13095 Pecos St
Westminster, CO Public | KG-5 | 644 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| BRIGHT HORIZONS PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL | ||||
5321 East 136th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | PK | 21 | - | Review This School |
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| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13200 Westlake Dr
Broomfield, CO Public | KG-5 | 497 | 18.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
13000 Lafayette St
Thornton, CO Public | 6-8 | 1,053 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| CHERRY DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11500 Cherry Dr
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 546 | 21.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLORADO VIRTUAL ACADEMY (COVA) | ||||
11990 Grant St 402
Northglenn, CO Charter | KG-12 | 5,006 | 35.0 | Review This School |
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| CORONADO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8300 Downing Dr
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 469 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| COTTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11100 Vrain St
Westminster, CO Public | KG-5 | 620 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| COYOTE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13770 Broadlands Dr
Broomfield, CO Public | KG-5 | 559 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| CROSSROAD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
455 Eppinger Blvd
Thornton, CO Public | KG-9 | 72 | 7.6 | Review This School |
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| EAGLEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 607 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| FEDERAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 West 96th Ave
Denver, CO Public | KG-5 | 713 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| GLACIER PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12060 Jasmine St
Brighton, CO Public | KG-5 | 564 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10335 Croke Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-5 | 457 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5321 East 136th Ave
Brighton, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,881 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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| HULSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11551 Wyco Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-8 | 717 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| HUNTERS GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13222 Corona St
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 712 | 20.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HURON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12400 Huron St
Northglenn, CO Public | 6-8 | 1,050 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2701 West 136th St
Broomfield, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,980 | 19.9 |  4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LEROY DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1451 East Leroy Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-5 | 385 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| MALLEY DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 East Malley Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-5 | 465 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| MC ELWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1020 Dawson Dr
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 490 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO Public | KG-5 | 640 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12500 Huron St
Westminster, CO Public | 9-12 | 2,048 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12401 Perry St
Broomfield, CO Public | KG-5 | 634 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| NEW AMERICA SCHOOL | ||||
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO Charter | 9-12 | 476 | 29.2 | Review This School |
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| NIVER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO Public | 6-8 | 745 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
601 West 100th Place
Northglenn, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,819 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTHGLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1123 Muriel Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | 6-8 | 737 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTH MOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9580 Damon Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | PK-5 | 443 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8740 North Star Dr
Denver, CO Public | KG-5 | 471 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PRAIRIE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13801 Garfield Place
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 542 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10724 Elm Dr
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 421 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3350 West 99th Ave
Westminster, CO Public | KG-5 | 478 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
14150 York St
Thornton, CO Public | 6-8 | 1,097 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| SHADOW RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12551 Holly St
Thornton, CO Public | 6-8 | 1,035 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15101 Fillmore Stre
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 737 | 22.7 | Review This School |
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| SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5021 East 123rd Ave
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 519 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
3951 Cottonwoodlakes Blvd
Thornton, CO Charter | KG-8 | 630 | 20.4 | Review This School |
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| STELLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3901 East 124th Ave
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 640 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| STUKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11080 Grant Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-5 | 452 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| TARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 507 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| THE STUDIO SCHOOL | ||||
10604 Grant Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-3 | 198 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 Eppinger Blvd
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 484 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9351 Washington St
Thornton, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,735 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| THORNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9451 Hoffman Way
Thornton, CO Public | 6-8 | 679 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VANTAGE POINT SCHOOL | ||||
10900 Huron St
Northglenn, CO Public | 9-12 | 325 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WESTGATE CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
11700 Irma Dr
Northglenn, CO Charter | KG-8 | 142 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2800 West 135th Ave
Broomfield, CO Public | 6-8 | 917 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Roseanna Dr
Northglenn, CO Public | KG-5 | 482 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| WOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11717 Madison St
Thornton, CO Public | KG-5 | 429 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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