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Colorado Connections 27j vs. Boulder Universal

Should you attend Colorado Connections 27j or Boulder Universal? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Colorado Connections 27j
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240
Englewood, CO 80112
Boulder Universal
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Boulder Universal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Colorado Connections 27j serves 1,652 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Boulder Universal ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,652 students
226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colorado Connections 27j over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boulder Universal over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colorado Connections 27j.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder Universal.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colorado Connections 27j over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boulder Universal over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections 27j with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Universal with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#58 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boulder Universal, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
60-79%
(Top 5% in CO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Universal who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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70-79%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Universal who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-49%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in CO)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Boulder Universal with the average graduation rate observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colorado Connections 27j by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boulder Universal by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
3
Grade 1 Students
68
5
Grade 2 Students
94
9
Grade 3 Students
68
5
Grade 4 Students
85
10
Grade 5 Students
112
10
Grade 6 Students
106
9
Grade 7 Students
139
25
Grade 8 Students
176
21
Grade 9 Students
204
15
Grade 10 Students
202
33
Grade 11 Students
151
35
Grade 12 Students
165
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colorado Connections 27j, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boulder Universal, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colorado Connections 27j, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boulder Universal, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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3%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boulder Universal, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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3%
(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boulder Universal, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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