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#471 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 26% in state

Silver Creek High School

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

A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4901 NELSON ROAD, Longmont, CO 80503

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$14,045
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Silver Creek High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Creek 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$118,465

Median home value

$704,800

Median rent

$1,843/mo

College educated

60.2%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·43 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
Desiderata SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.2 mi18Compare →
New Meridian High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.5 mi99Compare →
St. Vrain Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–122.5 mi79Compare →
Twin Peaks Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–122.6 mi852Compare →

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.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#16 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

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

About Silver Creek High School

Silver Creek High School is a public high school in Longmont, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 1,215 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Creek High School

What grades does Silver Creek High School serve?

Silver Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Silver Creek High School?

Silver Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Creek High School rank in CO?

Silver Creek High School ranks #471 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Silver Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Creek High School 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Silver Creek High School a charter school?

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

Is Silver Creek High School a Title I school?

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

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

22.1% of students at Silver Creek 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
1,215
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Boulder County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 80503)
36,206
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
43.9
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 80503; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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