The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in Math. The lowest is 7% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Fairview Pk-8
Fairview PK-8 sits within the Westminster Public Schools district and serves students from preschool through seventh grade. The school draws from a neighborhood in the northern part of the Denver area, in Adams County. For families looking at this school, the most immediate thing to know is that it operates in a context of deep economic need. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is very high. The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and a modest presence of Asian, Black, multiracial, and Native American students. State testing data for English language arts and math, from the most recent school year available, shows proficiency rates that are well below state averages and place the school in the bottom quartile relative to other districts across Adams County. The science results for both fifth and eighth graders were not reported, so parents should ask the school directly about that subject.
The school is part of Westminster Public Schools, a district that has made public changes in recent years. The district moved away from its earlier competency-based learning model and adopted a more traditional approach with graded courses. Voters approved a bond and mill levy override, which publicly reported funding supported building upgrades, technology, and increased pay for staff. These district-level shifts are relevant because they shape the classroom experience at Fairview.
The building is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is not a Title I school, at least not by the available data, though the high rate of economic disadvantage makes it likely that the school accesses some federal support. The housing market in the surrounding area, based on the zip code, reflects home values that are somewhat below the statewide benchmark, and rents track close to the national ratio of rent to income. This is generally a more affordable part of the Denver metro area, though prices still require a significant share of household income.
The testing participation rate was high, which means the results are a reliable reflection of the student body's performance. The numbers are clear: this is a school where the vast majority of students are not reaching the state-defined proficient level in math and reading. A parent considering Fairview should understand that the academic pathway here is one where significant additional support may be needed. It is not a school that will push most students into advanced work. It may, however, be a place where a family is deeply connected to the neighborhood community, and where the staff are working with a population that faces substantial barriers.
The school itself is moderate in size for a PK-8, with a fairly even spread across the elementary and middle grades. There are no data on discipline, staffing ratios, course access, or chronic absenteeism. A parent should ask about class sizes, teacher experience, and what academic interventions are in place for students who are behind grade level. The district's move to a more traditional curriculum may bring more structure, but it is still early to see how that plays out at the school level.
Denver as a city provides the broader backdrop: a large state capital with a dense downtown, professional sports, cultural institutions, and a diversified economy. The school is not in the urban core but in a suburban zone that is part of the continuous built-up corridor along the Front Range. The area has seen sustained growth, though housing values have softened recently. For a family weighing this school, the academic data will likely be the decisive factor. A parent who wants strong test scores or a competitive academic environment will need to look elsewhere. A parent who values a neighborhood school in a high-need community, and is prepared to be actively involved in supporting their child's learning, may find a fit here.
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