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#760 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
Ridgeview Classical Schools
School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVENUE, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview Classical Schools score 58% 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 15 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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).
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Where Ridgeview Classical Schools 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), 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
$93,349
Median home value
$563,100
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80525; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psd Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Northern ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 0.8 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Liberty Common Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,475 | Compare → |
| Wellington Middle-high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–11 | Not available | 1,028 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #41 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview Classical Schools is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview Classical Schools
Ridgeview Classical Schools is a public school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 730 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview Classical Schools
What grades does Ridgeview Classical Schools serve?
Ridgeview Classical Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgeview Classical Schools?
Ridgeview Classical Schools has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Classical Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Classical Schools is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview Classical Schools rank in CO?
Ridgeview Classical Schools ranks #760 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ridgeview Classical Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview Classical Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ridgeview Classical Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Classical Schools has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ridgeview Classical Schools a charter school?
Yes, Ridgeview Classical Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ridgeview Classical Schools a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview Classical Schools is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (970) 494-4620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 80525)
- 55,541
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 80525; 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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