Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 80229

17 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Thornton

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Academy High School
Grades 9–12 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.2 mi
17%
−20 vs state
43%
−21 vs state
21%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 27% in 2025-26 74% 8% 399 Hispanic 86%
Clayton Partnership School
Grades K–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.2 mi
18%
−22 vs state
22%
−23 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 78% 10% 430 Hispanic 87%
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Grades 9–12 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.2 mi
13%
−27 vs state
45%
−19 vs state
12%
−13 vs state · 2022-23
Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 72% 10% 306 Hispanic 89%
Monterey Community School
Grades K–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.2 mi
17%
−20 vs state
27%
−18 vs state
11%
−26 vs state · 2024-25
6% Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 79% 15% 440 Hispanic 83%
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Grades 9–12 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.2 mi
3%
12%
−31 vs state · 2022-23
5%
−26 vs state · 2022-23
10% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2018-19 → 12% in 2022-23 69% 14% 393 Hispanic 80%
Achieve Academy
Grades PK–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.6 mi
17%
−21 vs state
22%
−23 vs state
12%
−24 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 17% in 2025-26 76% 15% 370 Hispanic 83%
Coronado Hills Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
0.8 mi
10%
−30 vs state
15%
−31 vs state
14%
−23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 12% in 2025-26 81% 17% 412 Hispanic 85%
York International
Grades K–12 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.8 mi
32%
−5 vs state
32%
−13 vs state
10%
−26 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 73% 12% 776 Hispanic 85%
McElwain Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
0.9 mi
8%
−33 vs state · 2024-25
16%
−30 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 90% 10% 361 Hispanic 51%
Meadow Community School
Grades PK–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
0.9 mi
11%
−25 vs state
26%
−19 vs state
10%
−26 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 75% 14% 378 Hispanic 76%
New America School - Thornton
Grades 9–12 Charter Alternative · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.0 mi —
7%
— Not enough years of data 85% 4% 190 Hispanic 92%
Thornton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.2 mi
12%
−28 vs state
16%
−28 vs state · 2024-25
7%
−31 vs state · 2023-24
3% Average of math, English and science: 9% in 2022-23 → 12% in 2025-26 88% 19% 387 Hispanic 73%
Thornton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.4 mi
5%
−30 vs state
8%
−36 vs state
5%
−30 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 9% in 2022-23 → 6% in 2025-26 84% 17% 721 Hispanic 77%
Welby Community School of the Arts
Grades PK–6 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
1.5 mi
23%
−14 vs state
33%
−11 vs state
20%
−19 vs state · 2024-25
9% Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 73% 16% 308 Hispanic 76%
Thornton High School
Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.5 mi
10%
−27 vs state
25%
−38 vs state
— 8% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 17% in 2025-26 79% 14% 1,439 Hispanic 71%
North Star Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.9 mi
14%
−27 vs state
21%
−25 vs state
10%
−27 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 11% in 2022-23 → 15% in 2025-26 86% 19% 320 Hispanic 83%
Explore Pk-8
Grades PK–8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
2.0 mi
22%
−16 vs state
31%
−13 vs state
15%
−21 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 26% in 2025-26 63% 12% 557 Hispanic 68%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).