Serving 1,242 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soaring Heights Pk-8's student population of 1,242 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Soaring Heights Pk-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soaring Heights Pk-8 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soaring Heights Pk-8's ranking?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 is ranked #517 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8?
1,242 students attend Soaring Heights Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Soaring Heights Pk-8 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soaring Heights Pk-8?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Soaring Heights Pk-8 offer ?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Soaring Heights Pk-8 part of?
Soaring Heights Pk-8 is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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