The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Charles Hay World School
Charles Hay World School is a kindergarten through sixth-grade regular public school within the Englewood School District No. 1, serving a compact residential corner of Englewood, Colorado. The school sits in a city that is itself a mix of older neighborhoods, a major hospital district, industrial areas, and newer suburbs. Englewood’s housing stock reflects that variety: walkable downtown blocks from the early 1900s, large apartment complexes in the Hampden Hills area, and infill development on former industrial sites. A recent city bond measure approved in 2021 has funded facility upgrades including safety and HVAC work, and the district now offers limited in-district school choice, so families living outside Charles Hay’s traditional attendance zone may still apply.
The school enrolls a few hundred students across grades K through six. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of Hispanic students, smaller numbers of Black and multiracial students, and very few Asian or Native American students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic need in the school community. Data on special education and English learner populations was not reported in the available sources.
On state assessments, Charles Hay World School’s proficiency rates present a mixed but generally stronger-than-average picture for its county context. In math, roughly a third of students in tested grades met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, the rate was notably higher, with well over a third of students scoring proficient or above. Science is only tested in fifth grade; there, about three in ten students met proficiency standards. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Arapahoe County—a solid positioning within a competitive metro area. Participation rates on these exams were high, so the results likely reflect the tested student population well.
Because Charles Hay serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available. This is not unusual for an elementary and middle-level school, but a parent concerned about long-term outcomes would want to look at the district’s high school performance separately.
The district itself has made several recent changes that affect the school environment. Since the 2022–23 school year, middle and high schools in Englewood have used standards-based grading rather than traditional letter grades, which families with students approaching middle school may want to understand. A bond measure passed in 2021 directed funds toward safety, roof repairs, and HVAC improvements across district facilities. In 2024, the district placed another measure on the ballot for additional facility and program funding, so property tax impacts could be a consideration for residents.
Englewood’s broader community context includes a strong healthcare employment base—two major hospitals anchor the local economy—and a walkable downtown with light rail, a free trolley, and access to the South Platte River trail system. Housing values in the area are moderately high relative to national averages, though recent trends have shown a small decline. Rents are also substantial, and the market overall is tight.
Charles Hay World School offers parents a neighborhood elementary school within a district that is actively investing in its facilities and trying new approaches to grading and school choice. Its academic results are respectable within the county, particularly in reading. Families weighing this school should consider how the standards-based grading transition may affect their child’s middle school experience, and should look into the specific programs and enrichment offered at the school, as that information was not available in the current data.
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