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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,484 students in School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
5,484 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo, which is ranked within the bottom 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 69% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
29%
Graduation Rate
69%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
# American Indian Students
24 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,874 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
36%
# Black Students
84 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
423 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
8%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
372
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
343
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
359
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
396
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
380
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
337
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
375
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
426
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
401
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
448
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
452
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
502
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,229 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,135 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$13,426 MM

Spending
$116 MM
$13,702 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,229
$15,473

Spending / Student
$21,135
$15,791

Best School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6775 Oneida Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Alsup Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4413 E. 68th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Adams City High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #44.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 East 58th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0163
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0163
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6160 Kearney Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0261
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0261
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7970 Kimberly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0189
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0189
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Adams City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4451 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5881
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5881
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Monaco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7631 Monaco Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0307
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0307
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0327
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0327
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
6450 Holly St
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 286-9472
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 286-9472
Grades: PK
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
5650 Bowen Court
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5000
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5000
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo?
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo manages 12 public schools serving 5,484 students.
What is the rank of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo is ranked #178 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
89% of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,135 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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