The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Valley Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade as a regular public school within Denver Public Schools. The school is located in the Denver neighborhood near the intersection of Interstate 70 and Tower Road, in the eastern part of the city. It is not a charter school.
The student body at Green Valley is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by Black students and a smaller but notable Asian population. White students and students of two or more races each represent a modest share. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a marker of economic need. Data on the share of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available in the source materials.
Academically, state testing results place Green Valley in a challenging position. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the school's overall proficiency rate across tested subjects and grades was in the bottom quartile when compared to other schools across districts in Denver County. In math, about one in five students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, roughly one in four students met that bar. In fifth-grade science, the rate was lower, with fewer than one in five students reaching the proficient level. Participation rates on the tests were high, meaning nearly all enrolled students took the exams, so the results reflect a broad picture of student performance. A parent considering Green Valley may want to look into the school's academic support programs and how the school addresses these proficiency levels.
The school's context is shaped by larger developments in Denver Public Schools. Voters approved a substantial bond measure in 2024, described as the largest in district history, aimed at facility improvements, safety upgrades, and new construction. Separately, a mill levy override passed in 2022 to increase teacher pay and expand mental health services. The district also shifted to a unified enrollment system for the 2024-2025 school year, which changes how families apply to schools. And a district-wide literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading has been rolling out in elementary grades since the 2023-2024 school year. These are district-level shifts that will affect Green Valley and its families.
The surrounding community is Denver itself, a major city and state capital with a dense downtown core and extensive residential neighborhoods. The economy is broad, spanning telecommunications, aviation, software, financial services, health care, and tourism. Denver has experienced sustained population growth, with metropolitan development creating a continuous corridor along the Front Range. The housing market in the area around the school has seen recent softening, with home values and rents both declining over the past year, which may be relevant for families considering relocating. Mortgage rates and the cost of renting compared to buying reflect the broader national economic conditions.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is one of a large, diverse elementary school serving a high-need population, operating within a large urban district undergoing significant facility and instructional changes. The academic results are below the county average across all tested subjects, which is the central fact a parent will want to explore further by visiting, talking with staff, and learning about intervention programs. The school's grade band ends at fifth grade, so families will also need to consider the middle school options that follow.
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