Sunset Ridge PK-8 vs STEM Launch
Sunset Ridge PK-8 and STEM Launch are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.1 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, STEM Launch 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.
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Westminster, CO
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
349 students
STEM Launch
Thornton, CO
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
748 students
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| Metric | Sunset Ridge PK-8 | STEM Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.3% | 78.2% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #1,081 of 1,829 | #1,046 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 43th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sunset Ridge PK-8 | STEM Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Sunset Ridge PK-8 | STEM Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 349 | 748 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.3% | 78.2% |
| District | Westminster Public Schools | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
| City | Westminster | Thornton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Westminster (80030) | Thornton (80260) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,964 | $62,929 |
| Median Home Value | $422,300 | $188,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,296 | $1,532 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.8% | 13.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | 16.6% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 31 min |