Very Good
#523 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Prospect Ridge Academy
School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Broomfield, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2555 PREBLE CREEK PKWY, Broomfield, CO 80023
- Math 56% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prospect Ridge Academy score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prospect Ridge Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broomfield), 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
$159,970
Median home value
$820,900
Median rent
$2,073/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolder Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Peak to Peak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,452 | Compare → |
| Stargate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Five Star Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 494 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #12 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Ridge Academy is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Ridge Academy
Prospect Ridge Academy is a public school in Broomfield, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 1,457 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Ridge Academy
What grades does Prospect Ridge Academy serve?
Prospect Ridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Prospect Ridge Academy?
Prospect Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Ridge Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Ridge Academy rank in CO?
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks #523 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prospect Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Prospect Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Ridge Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Prospect Ridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, Prospect Ridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prospect Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Prospect Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Ridge Academy?
8.2% of students at Prospect Ridge Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broomfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (720) 399-0300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80023)
- 26,466
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80023; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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