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#1183 of 1,815 schools in CO
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
School · School District 27j · Brighton, CO
A School District 27j school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
192 BROMLEY BUSINESS PARKWAY, Brighton, CO 80603
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Vista Youth Service Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Transit 10Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), 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
$112,381
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–10 | 4.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections @ 27jEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 1,652 | Compare → |
| The Stead SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–11 | Not available | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #10 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is a public school in Brighton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 31 students in grades 4th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,183 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
What grades does Prairie Vista Youth Service Center serve?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Vista Youth Service Center rank in CO?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks #1,183 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie Vista Youth Service Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Prairie Vista Youth Service Center a charter school?
No, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Vista Youth Service Center a Title I school?
No, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
35.5% of students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 659-4450
- Area population (ZIP 80603)
- 16,105
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 80603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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