School District 27j
School District · Brighton, Colorado
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#143 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,854
$4,304 vs Colorado median
District size
23,139 students
Much larger than Colorado median
About School District 27j
School District 27j is a Brighton, Colorado school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 23,139 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $10,854 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, School District 27j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brantner Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, School District 27j students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.9%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in School District 27j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School District 27j with test data.
Schools in School District 27j
32 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Brighton
- Total Enrollment
- 23,139
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,222
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School District 27j?
School District 27j has 32 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School District 27j?
The average composite rating for School District 27j is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in School District 27j?
School District 27j spends $10,854 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in School District 27j?
The average student-teacher ratio in School District 27j is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in School District 27j?
Brantner Elementary School is the highest-rated school in School District 27j with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in School District 27j?
Across schools in School District 27j with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School District 27j compare to other districts in Colorado?
School District 27j has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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