Very Good
#479 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 26% in state
Silver Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Thornton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15101 FILLMORE STREET, Thornton, CO 80602
- Math 55% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Creek Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Silver Creek Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), 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
$146,679
Median home value
$639,300
Median rent
$2,574/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Tarver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Eagleview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #10 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
Silver Creek Elementary is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Creek Elementary
Silver Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Thornton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Creek Elementary
What grades does Silver Creek Elementary serve?
Silver Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary?
Silver Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Creek Elementary rank in CO?
Silver Creek Elementary ranks #479 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Silver Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Silver Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Silver Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Silver Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Silver Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Creek Elementary?
22.5% of students at Silver Creek Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (720) 972-3941
- Area population (ZIP 80602)
- 42,237
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 80602; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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