The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 34% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Georgetown Community School
Georgetown Community School is a small public charter school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the historic mountain town of Georgetown, Colorado. It is part of the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1, but operates under its own charter, which gives it a degree of independence in curriculum and governance. The school’s enrollment is small, which for an elementary building means classes are intimate and students are likely to be well known to staff. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a much smaller Hispanic presence and a tiny number of Black or multiracial students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is moderate compared with many Colorado schools.
State testing results for grades three through six show that in math and English language arts, a minority of students met the proficiency benchmarks set by the Colorado Measures of Academic Success. The proficiency rates were below the statewide average in both subjects, a reality that families may want to discuss directly with the school to understand the instructional context, class size effects, or any curriculum adjustments underway. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed by the state due to very small testing counts, so no reliable picture of science performance is available. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Georgetown itself is a former silver mining town that has reinvented itself as a tourist destination. The historic downtown, lined with preserved Victorian storefronts, draws visitors to the Georgetown Loop Railroad, museums, and local shops. The town is nestled in a narrow valley along Clear Creek, hemmed in by mountains, and its built environment has retained a 19th-century character. Housing values in the area are below the Colorado median, reflecting both its mountain resort character and the fact that it remains a small, somewhat remote community. The town is growing slowly, with modest population gains, and new development is concentrated at the northern end of town. Major employers are tied to tourism and local government.
Because Georgetown Community School is a charter, it may have a distinct educational approach or theme, though the data provided does not detail specific programs or curricula. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes such as bond elections or curriculum shifts, so the operational landscape appears stable. The school’s small size and low student-to-teacher ratio (implied by the enrollment counts) could be a draw for families seeking a close-knit environment, though the test results suggest that academic performance is an area worth examining further.
For a parent considering this school, the key considerations are the small, rural character of the school and town, the charter arrangement, the modest proficiency results on state assessments, and the tourist-oriented local economy. The school does not offer high school grades, so families will need to plan for middle and high school options within the Clear Creek district or elsewhere. The housing market, while more affordable than many Colorado mountain towns, still requires a substantial income relative to national averages, and the commute to Denver or the Front Range is a factor for anyone working outside the immediate area. Overall, Georgetown Community School fits families who value a small, historic community setting and are comfortable engaging with the school about its academic approach and outcomes.
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