The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Math. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sagebrush Elementary School
Sagebrush Elementary School is a regular public school serving preschool through fifth grade in Aurora, Colorado, within the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. As a PK–05 school, it does not produce high school outcomes such as a graduation rate, and its academic record is measured entirely through state assessments administered in grades three through five.
On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, Sagebrush’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits above the midpoint relative to districts in Arapahoe County. This comparison group includes a dozen districts, and the school’s proficiency index of about one in four students meeting state standards places it nearer the stronger half of that field. In absolute terms, the rates themselves are low: roughly three in ten students were proficient in math, a quarter in English language arts, and nearly a quarter in fifth-grade science. A parent looking at these figures will want to understand the school’s instructional approach and any targeted support programs, especially in literacy and math, to see how the school addresses these results. The state testing participation rate was high, above nine in ten, so the results reflect the tested population.
The student body is modest in size and diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic students, then Black students, and smaller groups of Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a majority of families face economic pressure. Data on students receiving special education services and English learner support was not available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations and the resources allocated to them.
Sagebrush sits within the Cherry Creek district, one of the major employers in Aurora and a well-regarded public school system in the Denver metro area. Aurora itself is a sprawling suburban city, the third-largest in Colorado, composed of subdivisions and commercial centers with a car-dependent layout. The city has continued to grow, especially along the E-470 corridor near Denver International Airport, where an "Aerotropolis" development is planned. Major employers include Buckley Space Force Base, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the city government. Home values in the area are high, comparable to state and national benchmarks, and have softened slightly; rents are substantial as well. The housing market reflects the broader Denver region’s cost pressures, making affordability a consideration for families moving into the school’s attendance zone.
Compared with other elementary schools in the county, Sagebrush’s academic proficiency is above average, but the overall level of attainment is low. For a parent weighing options, this school offers a diverse, majority-low-income peer environment in a large and stable suburban district, with classroom-level results that fall below state averages. The school does not provide data on discipline, staffing, or course access, so those dimensions are not available to assess here. A parent may want to visit, talk to teachers, and learn about reading and math interventions before forming a full picture.
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