Excellent
#294 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 16% in state
Boulder Universal
School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
6500 EAST ARAPAHOE ROAD, Boulder, CO 80303
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boulder Universal score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Boulder Universal sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,344
Median home value
$941,600
Median rent
$1,833/mo
College educated
78.9%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua School-boulderPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Hillside SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 2–10 | 4.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Peak to Peak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | Not available | 1,452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #30 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boulder Universal is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boulder Universal
Boulder Universal is a public school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boulder Universal
What grades does Boulder Universal serve?
Boulder Universal serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Boulder Universal?
Boulder Universal has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Universal?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Universal is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boulder Universal rank in CO?
Boulder Universal ranks #294 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Boulder Universal's MySchoolScout rating?
Boulder Universal has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boulder Universal?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulder Universal has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Boulder Universal a charter school?
No, Boulder Universal is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boulder Universal a Title I school?
No, Boulder Universal is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (720) 561-6253
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80303)
- 24,934
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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