Excellent
#287 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 16% in state
Stargate Charter School
School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Thornton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools charter school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14530 WASHINGTON STREET, Thornton, CO 80023
- Math 78% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stargate Charter School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stargate Charter School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Prospect Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| Five Star Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Bolder Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.5 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Stargate Charter School is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stargate Charter School
Stargate Charter School is a public school in Thornton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 1,572 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stargate Charter School
What grades does Stargate Charter School serve?
Stargate Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Stargate Charter School?
Stargate Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stargate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stargate Charter School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stargate Charter School rank in CO?
Stargate Charter School ranks #287 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Stargate Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stargate Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Stargate Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stargate Charter School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stargate Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Stargate Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stargate Charter School a Title I school?
No, Stargate Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stargate Charter School?
9.9% of students at Stargate Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (303) 450-3936
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80023)
- 26,466
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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