Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harmony Ridge P-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Ridge P-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harmony Ridge P-8's student population of 769 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Ridge P-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Ridge P-8 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1483 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
54%
36%
Black
16%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Ridge P-8's ranking?
Harmony Ridge P-8 is ranked #1483 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Harmony Ridge P-8?
769 students attend Harmony Ridge P-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Harmony Ridge P-8 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Ridge P-8?
Harmony Ridge P-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harmony Ridge P-8 offer ?
Harmony Ridge P-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harmony Ridge P-8 part of?
Harmony Ridge P-8 is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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