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Silver Creek Elementary School vs. Hulstrom K-8

Should you attend Silver Creek Elementary School or Hulstrom K-8? 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
Silver Creek Elementary School
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hulstrom K-8
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Silver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Hulstrom K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hulstrom K-8 ranks in the top 1% 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 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
542 students
657 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hulstrom K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hulstrom K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hulstrom K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#173 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
#13 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hulstrom K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in CO)
76%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hulstrom K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hulstrom K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
70-79%
(Top 1% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silver Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hulstrom K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
66
Grade 1 Students
96
72
Grade 2 Students
96
73
Grade 3 Students
100
74
Grade 4 Students
84
75
Grade 5 Students
92
76
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
74
Grade 8 Students
-
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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
17%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hulstrom K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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