The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Achieve Academy
Achieve Academy is a regular public school in Thornton, part of the Mapleton School District, serving preschool through eighth grade. The school is located in a large suburban city north of Denver, a place that was originally farmland and has grown rapidly into one of Colorado’s most populous cities, with a residential character, commercial shopping centers, over 80 miles of trails, and commuter rail access. The school is not a charter school.
The student body is small for its PK-8 grade band, and the demographic makeup is notable: the large majority of students are Hispanic, with a smaller share of White students and a very small number of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic context of the surrounding neighborhood. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs and English learner status was not available.
State testing results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success show that, across tested grades, proficiency rates in math and English language arts fall below the midpoint when compared with the other districts in Adams County. The percentage of students scoring proficient or above was in the low twenties in English language arts and lower in math. In fifth-grade science, the tested cohort was small, and the proficiency rate was in a range similar to the math results. Eighth-grade science proficiency was suppressed in the reporting, though more than forty students were tested. Participation rates on all assessments met state thresholds.
Because Achieve Academy serves PK-8, there is no graduation rate to report. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and course access was not available in the data provided. No program offerings were listed in the available materials.
The housing market in the ZIP code shows home values and rents that are below the state benchmark, with a modest year-over-year decline in both. Monthly mortgage and rent estimates sit within a range that is tight relative to national median household income, reflecting the affordability dynamics of the area. The community is growing; Thornton completed a Housing Needs Assessment, and population estimates indicate continued expansion.
No recent district-level changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or school closures were identified in publicly reported sources.
For a family considering Achieve Academy, the picture is straightforward. This is a small, suburban PK-8 school serving a predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population. Academic proficiency on state assessments is below the midpoint for the county, a fact that a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand what instructional supports and interventions are in place. The school operates within a growing city with a suburban layout and commuter rail access, and the housing stock is relatively affordable compared with the rest of the state. There is no graduation data because the school does not serve high school grades, and information on programs, staffing, and discipline was not available in the data to provide a fuller portrait.
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