The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 67% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Meridian Elementary School
Meridian Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Broomfield, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school in this region, with roughly balanced class sizes across the grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the national share and suggests a relatively more affluent family context than many public elementary schools. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learner status was not reported in the available records.
On state assessments, Meridian’s results are strong. In math, a substantial majority of students scored proficient or above on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success. In English language arts, the share reaching proficiency was similarly high. These numbers place the school comfortably above typical performance across the state. Science results for fifth graders were also strong, with a large majority scoring at the proficient or advanced level. Participation rates on all tests were high, above the threshold that would raise questions about whether the results represent the full student population. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results reflect a recent climb, a plateau, or a long-standing pattern.
The school sits in Broomfield, a suburban city on the northern edge of the Denver metro area. Housing in the school’s ZIP code carries a value above the Colorado state average, and rents are also above typical levels for the area, pointing to a community where homeownership requires substantial income. The national economic context shows mortgage rates hovering in the mid-six percent range, which has slowed turnover in many markets. A parent moving into this area should expect a competitive housing market. The unemployment rate nationally is moderate, and median household income nationally has edged upward in recent years, but these are broad figures and local conditions in Broomfield may differ.
Recent district developments for Adams 12 Five Star Schools were not surfaced in the available research, so there is no specific change, such as a boundary shift, a new program launch, or a budget adjustment, to report. The district may have ongoing work, but the record did not capture anything of lasting impact for a parent evaluating this school.
For a family, Meridian Elementary offers a straightforward academic program with consistently strong test results. The school is a regular elementary with no special admissions process or theme. The peer environment reflects the local housing market, with relatively low economic diversity compared to the national average on the free-lunch measure. A parent considering this school should feel confident in the academic foundation it provides. The gaps in the data, such as the absence of special education and English learner counts, are worth a direct inquiry with the school if those supports are relevant to a child’s needs. The lack of district-level change news means there is no immediate disruption to factor into the decision, but it also means a parent should check directly for any upcoming plans. The school website is the best place to verify current program offerings, after-school activities, and enrollment procedures.
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