STEM Launch vs Sunset Ridge PK-8
STEM Launch and Sunset Ridge PK-8 are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. STEM Launch is significantly larger with 748 students, about 2.1× the size of Sunset Ridge PK-8 (349). In math proficiency, Sunset Ridge PK-8 leads at 22.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
STEM Launch
Thornton, CO
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
748 students
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Westminster, CO
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
349 students
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| Metric | STEM Launch | Sunset Ridge PK-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.2% | 92.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #1,046 of 1,829 | #1,081 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | STEM Launch | Sunset Ridge PK-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | STEM Launch | Sunset Ridge PK-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 748 | 349 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.2% | 92.3% |
| District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Westminster Public Schools |
| City | Thornton | Westminster |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Thornton (80260) | Westminster (80030) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,929 | $61,964 |
| Median Home Value | $188,200 | $422,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,532 | $1,296 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 26 min |