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Silver Creek Elementary

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Silver Creek Elementary ranks 213 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

213^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Silver Creek Elementary is a K–5 elementary school in Thornton, Colorado, serving 538 students as part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 213th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools (77th percentile), making it one of the stronger elementary options in the area. Academically, Silver Creek Elementary posts proficiency rates well above its district: 60.4% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, 54.3% in Math, and 54.1% in 5th-grade Science, compared to district rates of 42.3%, 35.5%, and 35.6%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is remarkably low at just 11.2% versus 32.2% districtwide.

One of the most encouraging patterns at Silver Creek is growth across grade levels. ELA proficiency rises from 51% in 3rd grade to 67.4% in 5th grade, while math proficiency climbs from 41.7% to 64.4% over the same span, suggesting students make strong learning gains as they move through the school. The school is also especially effective with historically underserved students: Hispanic students rank in the 91st percentile statewide (5 stars), and low-income students also rank in the 91st percentile (5 stars). This indicates the school's success reflects strong instructional practices, not just demographics.

Compared to nearby schools, Silver Creek is the second-highest ranked, behind only Meridian Elementary School, which ranks in the 93rd percentile and outperforms Silver Creek in every subject. Even so, Silver Creek holds a slight edge over Meridian in attendance and free/reduced lunch rates. Silver Creek's science performance is a particular standout — 54.1% proficiency versus roughly 20–35% at several neighboring schools. Its most notable relative weakness is with Gifted and Talented students, who rank at the 44th percentile (2 stars), suggesting the school is especially strong at bringing students to proficiency but may have room to grow in stretching its highest achievers.

538

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,407

Per pupil spending ?

19.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

98.8%

Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 1.2% (MMR)

15101 Fillmore Stre
Thornton, CO 80602-7941

(720) 972-3941

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Students who attend Silver Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Top Middle School
High:	Mountain Range High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

21.9%

Asian:

7.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (57% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg39%

Colorado avg41%

213^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 34Elementary Schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools

49^th of 114Adams 12 Five Star Schools among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	213 of 946	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	202 of 950	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	167 of 943	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	121 of 933	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	100 of 921	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	132 of 710	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	145 of 965	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	118 of 917	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.6	98 of 929	89.5%	★★★★☆
2016	83.4	121 of 914	86.8%	★★★★☆
2015	85.7	114 of 938	87.8%	★★★★☆
2014	82.6	143 of 962	85.1%	★★★★☆
2013	85.1	114 of 954	88.1%	★★★★☆
2012	82.7	127 of 935	86.4%	★★★★☆
2011	81.7	143 of 935	84.7%	★★★★☆
2010	81.6	147 of 925	84.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.3	172 of 872	80.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	250 of 695	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.7	225 of 694	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.0	171 of 684	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	133 of 642	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	110 of 595	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	131 of 351	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	156 of 758	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.0	101 of 690	85.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	67 of 120	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	65 of 82	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.2	34 of 110	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.2	61 of 84	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	83.2	22 of 251	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	82.2	25 of 247	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	76.1	37 of 242	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	95.1	7 of 197	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	5 of 153	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.5	5 of 270	98.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	80.7	33 of 365	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	22 of 265	91.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	165 of 697	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	155 of 700	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.3	168 of 683	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	110 of 649	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	96 of 594	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	85 of 352	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	135 of 764	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	137 of 693	80.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	53.5	274 of 547	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.2	234 of 551	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	163 of 539	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.0	78 of 525	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	85 of 454	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	70.8	88 of 288	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.1	182 of 596	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.2	94 of 337	72.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)91st percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

Female (2026)64th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)50th percentile-28 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)44th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+16 vs state

Math54%+17 vs state

Science54%+18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Excellent! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Love the teachers and the special needs program is top notch. They are very kind and accommodating and really love the kids. Highly recommended. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 13, 2010

great teachers, awesome principal, great resources and programs.
safe and well planned (minus drop off pick up) Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Silver Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	15101 Fillmore Stre	Thornton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-3941	538	30	17.9	19.7%	336 (62.5%)	6 (1.1%)	118 (21.9%)	40 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.1%)	75.8	213^th of 946 public elementary schools	77.5%		77.7	202^nd of 950 public elementary schools	78.7%	11	51.0	63.4	67.4				60.4	41.7	58.1	64.4				54.3	54.1		98.8%	1.2%	$16,407
Discovery Magnet School	Public	K-8	4949 E. 147th Ave.	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 655-6260	692	36	19.0	23.4%	392 (56.6%)	11 (1.6%)	218 (31.5%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	65.5	302^nd of 946 public elementary schools	68.1%		63.5	331^st of 950 public elementary schools	65.2%	29	48.1	65.4	52.7	50.0	42.9	47.0	51.3	46.8	60.3	43.2	32.4	45.7	45.5	45.8	45.9	44.8	94.7%	4%	$13,132
Prairie Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	13801 Garfield Place	Thornton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-8780	378	22	17.5	30.2%	215 (56.9%)	3 (0.8%)	96 (25.4%)	38 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.6%)	59	366^th of 946 public elementary schools	61.3%		57.1	391^st of 950 public elementary schools	58.8%	25	47.5	49.3	56.7				51.1	50.8	40.6	44.3				45.0	37.7		100%	0%	$18,473
Tarver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Summit Grove Parkway	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5640	475	22	21.2	37.5%	239 (50.3%)	9 (1.9%)	147 (30.9%)	37 (7.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.0%)	48.6	443^rd of 946 public elementary schools	53.2%		48.7	450^th of 950 public elementary schools	52.6%	7	41.9	38.4	47.4				42.2	56.5	46.6	36.8				46.9	19.3		96.8%	3.2%	$16,982
Hunters Glen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13222 Corona Street	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5440	491	27	17.9	53.0%	206 (42.0%)	7 (1.4%)	217 (44.2%)	25 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.7%)	38.4	532^nd of 946 public elementary schools	43.8%		42.2	514^th of 950 public elementary schools	45.9%	18	32.0	29.7	45.2				35.8	38.2	25.0	38.7				34.4	38.7		89.9%	8.7%	$16,732
Eagleview Elementary School	Public	K-5	4601 Summit Grove Parkway	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5760	451	27	16.7	39.2%	219 (48.6%)	6 (1.3%)	170 (37.7%)	32 (7.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	47.5	451^st of 946 public elementary schools	52.3%		58.4	376^th of 950 public elementary schools	60.4%	75	43.2	54.8	44.0				47.3	45.2	42.9	29.7				39.3	24.7		90.5%	7.9%	$17,223
West Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13102 Monaco Street	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(720) 685-5300	690	40	17.1	39.0%	298 (43.2%)	12 (1.7%)	243 (35.2%)	98 (14.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	44.4	475^th of 946 public elementary schools	49.8%		57.6	387^th of 950 public elementary schools	59.3%	88	45.1	31.6	44.3				40.2	49.1	35.9	43.0				42.5	23.4		88.5%	2.9%	$14,636
Stellar Elementary School	Public	K-5	3901 East 124th Avenue	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-2340	418	25	16.7	67.9%	133 (31.8%)	8 (1.9%)	234 (56.0%)	22 (5.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	35.7	566^th of 946 public elementary schools	40.2%		46.8	472^nd of 950 public elementary schools	50.3%	94	31.4	43.3	48.5				41.0	32.9	29.9	27.7				30.2	28.8		90.7%	9.3%	$17,682
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13095 Pecos Street	Westminster	80030	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5740	465	27	17.5	56.6%	176 (37.8%)	4 (0.9%)	242 (52.0%)	20 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	39.7	516^th of 946 public elementary schools	45.5%		61	351^st of 950 public elementary schools	63.1%	165	33.3	39.2	49.1				40.9	34.6	37.7	33.3				35.2	29.8		96.2%	3.8%	$18,225
Meridian Elementary School	Public	K-5	14256 McKay Park Circle	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-7880	525	30	17.5	22.9%	334 (63.6%)	6 (1.1%)	107 (20.4%)	29 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.1%)	91	62^nd of 946 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.1	72^nd of 950 public elementary schools	92.4%	10	62.6	81.2	74.7				72.3	72.7	71.8	59.0				68.2	64.6		93.1%	5.6%	$17,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Creek Elementary

How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 538 students attended Silver Creek Elementary.

Is Silver Creek Elementary a good school?

Silver Creek Elementary ranks 213^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Silver Creek Elementary in?

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

What is the racial makeup of Silver Creek Elementary?

Students at Silver Creek Elementary are 62% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Silver Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Silver Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Top Middle School
High : Mountain Range High School

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