The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in Math. The lowest is 43% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Heritage Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School serves preschool through fifth grade in Centennial, a large suburban city in Arapahoe County south of Denver. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District. The surrounding community is a mix of residential subdivisions and commercial corridors, with major corporate headquarters and retail centers spread across the area. Centennial operates under a contract-based government model and has no traditional downtown; its commercial activity gathers along major roads and the I-25 corridor.
The student body reflects the diversity of the neighborhood it serves. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, while the remaining families fall across a range of income levels. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a sizable Asian student population and smaller shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and Native American students. Data on the number of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available in the provided information, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academically, Heritage Elementary posts results that place it well above most of its peers. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile relative to districts in Arapahoe County. In math, a strong majority of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, a clear majority also met that benchmark, though the rate was lower than in math. Science results for fifth graders were more moderate, with a notable share of students not yet reaching the proficient level. None of these scores come from a single testing year that has been flagged for assessment or cut-score changes, so the results can be taken as a stable current picture.
The school's grade span means there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not included in the information we reviewed. No information was available on the school's staffing ratios, course access, or discipline patterns. These are gaps a parent may wish to explore with the school or district.
Heritage Elementary is a regular public school, not a charter or a magnet. That means students attend based on their attendance zone within the Cherry Creek district. The Centennial area is served by two main school districts, with most of the city falling under Cherry Creek. The housing market in the school's zip code is expensive, with home values considerably above the state and national medians. Rents are also high, reflecting the broader Denver metro market. The area has seen incremental growth since Centennial was incorporated, consistent with a largely built-out suburban community, though commercial development continues along major corridors.
For a family considering this school, the picture is of an elementary school with strong academic results in a suburban setting that offers many amenities but is car-dependent. The school's performance in math and reading is a clear strength, while science results suggest room for growth. The lack of publically reported data on special populations and staffing means families with specific support needs should verify directly with the school. The high cost of housing in the area is a practical consideration for any household looking to live in the attendance zone.
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