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#700 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 39% in state

Mead High School

High School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Longmont, CO

A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

12750 COUNTY ROAD #7, Longmont, CO 80504

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation26.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$14,045
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Mead High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mead High School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,112/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longmont), 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

$109,671

Median home value

$556,500

Median rent

$1,895/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–124.5 mi1,197Compare →
Erie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available1,759Compare →
Lyons Middle/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–12Not available352Compare →
Niwot High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#27 of 54
District spending per student
$14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mead High School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mead High School

Mead High School is a public high school in Longmont, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 1,095 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mead High School

What grades does Mead High School serve?

Mead High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mead High School?

Mead High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,095 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mead High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mead High School rank in CO?

Mead High School ranks #700 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Mead High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mead High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mead High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mead High School a charter school?

No, Mead High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mead High School a Title I school?

No, Mead High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mead High School?

26.5% of students at Mead High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 80504)
61,305
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
40.2
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 80504; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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