The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Landmark Academy at Reunion
Landmark Academy at Reunion serves kindergarten through eighth grade in Commerce City as a charter school within School District 27J. It is a regular public school operating under charter status, which means it has some autonomy over its approach while remaining part of the larger district system. The school is located in Commerce City, a fast-growing community that mixes residential subdivisions with heavy industry, including the largest oil refinery in the Rocky Mountain region. Commerce City has seen substantial population growth over recent decades, with development pushing north toward Brighton and east toward Denver International Airport. For families living in or moving to the northern parts of Commerce City and the Reunion master-planned community, this school sits within that growth corridor.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial Hispanic population and smaller groups of Asian, Black, multiracial, and Native American students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is neither especially high nor low relative to many Colorado schools. The school is large for a K-8 building, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across all nine grades from kindergarten through eighth grade. A parent enrolling here should expect their child to attend school with a broad mix of peers from different backgrounds.
Academically, Landmark Academy posts a mixed picture. On state assessments in English language arts, roughly half of students scored at proficient or above, which is a respectable result. In math, the proficiency rate was lower, with a little more than a third of students meeting the benchmark. Science scores, tested only in fifth and eighth grades, were lower still, with about three in ten students reaching proficiency in both grades. Set against other schools in Adams County, Landmark Academy’s overall proficiency across subjects lands in the top quartile of districts in the county, meaning its performance is ahead of many nearby schools. Still, the math and science numbers suggest room for academic growth, particularly in areas beyond reading.
Because this is a K-8 school, there is no graduation rate to report, and civil rights data on special education and English learner populations was not available in our records. A parent who wants to understand how the school serves students with disabilities or multilingual learners should ask the school directly. The district as a whole, School District 27J, passed a major bond package in 2021 that funded new construction and improvements across the area, including Career and Technical Education centers at high schools and plans for new schools opening through 2027. This points to a district that is investing in facilities and programs as its enrollment grows.
The housing market in the area around the school reflects the broader Denver metro region. Home values have seen a slight recent decline, while rents have edged up. The combination of mortgage costs and rent prices suggests a market that is tight for many families, though not out of line with the rest of the Front Range.
Landmark Academy at Reunion presents a straightforward option for families in a growing part of Commerce City who want a K-8 charter school within the district. It offers a diverse student environment and test scores that generally track above the county average, particularly in reading. The math and science results are areas a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand what supports or instructional approaches are in place. For a family looking at the Reunion area or northern Commerce City, this school anchors a segment of the local school landscape that is still expanding alongside the community itself.
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