Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District

1500 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,784 students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public charter schools in Colorado.
Public Charter Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
55 Schools
272 Schools
# Students
35,747 Students
132,089 Students
# Teachers
2,011 Teachers
7,941 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#54 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
28%
29%
83%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
164 Students
729 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,372 Students
6,173 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15,973 Students
45,647 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
34%
# Black Students
549 Students
8,033 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
14,879 Students
64,446 Students
% White Students
42%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
418 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,761 Students
6,660 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,116
1,569
# Students in K Grade:
2,298
9,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,501
10,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,445
9,942
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,483
9,752
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,592
9,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,675
9,732
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,618
12,162
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,591
12,039
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,768
11,864
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,917
7,928
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,872
8,348
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,011
8,166
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,860
10,528
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,080 is less than the state median of $15,588. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$537 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$539 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,009
$15,274
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,080
$15,588
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Adams 12 Five Star Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Grades: K-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #33.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students

Recent Articles

Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Teachers in Philadelphia are being accused of cheating, with two administrators being recently dismissed. We report on the scandal that is rocking the City of Brotherly Love and beyond.
Public School Jobs
Public School Jobs
Learn about public school jobs. Discover helpful resources for finding jobs in public schools.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 35,747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Quick Links