Hulstrom K-8

Hulstrom K-8 is a high-performing public elementary and middle school located in Northglenn, Colorado, serving grades K-8 and part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.

Hulstrom K-8 has consistently been one of the top-performing schools in Colorado, ranking within the top 25 elementary schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 6th out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hulstrom K-8 significantly outperforms the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district and the state of Colorado in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 91.8% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 82.2% in CMAS/Math, compared to 42.2% and 34.2% for the district, respectively.

The school also excels in student subgroup performance, ranking among the top Colorado elementary schools for female, male, Asian, and Hispanic student groups. Additionally, Hulstrom K-8 maintains low dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, suggesting a strong focus on student engagement and support. The school's proximity to other high-performing institutions, such as STEM Lab, highlights the strong emphasis on STEM education in the Northglenn area. However, the school may need to consider ways to better support its gifted and talented students to ensure they are reaching their full potential.