School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
School District · Commerce City, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#88 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,034
+$2,876 vs Colorado median
District size
5,484 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo ranks #88 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dupont Elementary School (7.5/10), Central Elementary School (7.2/10), and Kemp Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dupont Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Kemp Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Alsup Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Rose Hill Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Monaco Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Kearney Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Adams City High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Adams City Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lester R Arnold High School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo is a Commerce City, Colorado school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,484 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $18,034 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dupont Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo students show an average math proficiency of 20.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo with test data.
Schools in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Commerce City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,484
- Teachers (FTE)
- 336
- District spending per student
- $18,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
The average composite rating for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo is 6.0/10. 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 N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo's district-level spending was $18,034 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 N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
The average student-teacher ratio in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Dupont Elementary School is the highest-rated school in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Across schools in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo compare to other districts in Colorado?
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 12 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.3%
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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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