School District 27j
School District · Brighton, Colorado
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
23,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
23,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating School District 27j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge School District 27j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Brighton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reunion Elementary School
Commerce City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#145 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,854
$4,304 vs Colorado median
District size
23,139 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
School District 27j ranks #145 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. School District 27j's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eagle Ridge Academy (8.3/10), Reunion Elementary School (7.7/10), and Brantner Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among School District 27j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in School District 27j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Ridge Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Reunion Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Brantner Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | West Ridge Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Riverdale Ridge High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Landmark Academy at Reunion | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Rodger Quist Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Brighton High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Foundations Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Prairie Vista Youth Service Center | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $10,854 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, School District 27j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eagle Ridge Academy, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, School District 27j students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools5
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Brighton
- Total Enrollment
- 23,139
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,222
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in School District 27j?
School District 27j's district-level spending was $10,854 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Eagle Ridge Academy is the highest-rated school in School District 27j with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in School District 27j?
Across schools in School District 27j with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. 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 4.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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