The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hanson Elementary School
Hanson Elementary School is a closed school. The school’s operational status, listed directly in its directory information, is “Closed.” This status is the primary fact a parent or resident needs to know, as it means this campus is not currently accepting students or operating a school program. The school’s profile is limited to this basic fact and past testing data, and no current enrollment, demographic, staffing, or program data is available because the school is no longer active.
The state assessment results that are available are from a previous school year, before the closure. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was well below most statewide benchmarks. In English language arts, proficiency rates were also low. The participation rate for these state tests was notably below the typical levels, which may reflect conditions in the school’s final years. Science results for fifth grade, the only tested grade for that subject at the elementary level, were suppressed by the state, meaning the data did not meet reporting thresholds. The school served middle grades, with the profile’s grade band listed as “M through M,” which likely indicates a single middle-grade assignment, such as all fifth-grade students.
The facility itself is located in Commerce City, a rapidly growing community in Adams County that mixes residential subdivisions with heavy industry, including a large oil refinery. The city has seen substantial population growth over the past several decades, with an estimated population increase into 2025. The area features civic anchors like the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, a large urban wildlife preserve, and Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, a major soccer venue. The city’s school district is Adams County School District 14, which was formed from the consolidation of surrounding schools. No recent district-level changes, such as referenda or curriculum updates, were found in available records.
Because the school is closed, no current academic pathway, peer environment, or student support profile can be drawn. A parent exploring this address would need to identify which currently operating school serves this attendance zone under School District 14. The available data cannot speak to the reasons for the closure, but the school is not a placement option at this time.
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