The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Silver Hills Middle School
Silver Hills Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in Northglenn, part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. It is a middle-sized school for its grade band, drawing from a suburban community that was built as a master-planned development and has a distinctly suburban character.
The school’s academic results on Colorado’s state assessments show proficiency rates that are modest overall. In math and English language arts, the share of students scoring at the proficient or above level is below what many families might hope for, and the same holds for eighth-grade science. However, when compared with other middle schools across Adams County, Silver Hills sits above the midpoint in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, which means it performs better than several of its county peers even if the absolute rates are not high. The school’s participation rate on these tests is strong in math and ELA, though slightly lower in science, which is typical for non-test-year subjects in many places. No multi-year trend data is available, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or declining.
The student body is diverse and economically diverse as well. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the community’s income profile. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed by White students, with smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, Black, and other backgrounds. The school does not report special education or English learner rates in the data we reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of services available for those populations. As a regular public school that is not a charter or magnet, Silver Hills follows the district’s standard curriculum and enrollment boundaries.
Northglenn itself is an established, built-out suburb located north of downtown Denver. It was constructed as a planned community and has a relatively dense suburban feel, with interconnected neighborhoods, shopping centers, parks, and lakes. The city has a greenway trail system with many miles of off-street paths that link to the larger Denver metro trail network. Most residents commute by car, though the Regional Transportation District N Line rail station at Northglenn/112th provides direct transit to downtown Denver. The median home value and rents in the area reflect a moderately priced market within the metro, and the population has seen slight recent growth. The owner-occupancy rate suggests a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. No specific major new housing developments were found in the research.
For the district itself, we looked for recent changes that might affect families, such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or budget shifts, and found little publicly reported information of lasting impact. The district’s overall context appears stable.
Silver Hills Middle School offers a comprehensive middle school experience within a standard public school framework. Its academic numbers are below state averages in raw terms, yet it holds a position above the midpoint among Adams County’s districts, which suggests that many nearby schools face similar challenges. A family considering this school should weigh the modest proficiency rates against the school’s peer standing and investigate what supports, interventions, or advanced course options are available. For a household that values the convenience of a planned suburban community, with transit access to Denver and a range of nearby amenities, Silver Hills sits in a familiar middle-ground setting. A parent would likely want to visit, talk to current families, and ask about the specific academic programs and student support structures that may not show up in aggregate test data.
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