C+
Average
69/100

High Plains School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 4255 BUFFALO MOUNTAIN DRIVE, Loveland, CO 80538
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 45% · Math 35% proficient · 54th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
491
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%54/100reading 48th percentile, math 59th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (+2 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +4 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -6 pts, math +8 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4255 BUFFALO MOUNTAIN DRIVE
City Loveland
ZIP Code 80538
District 0805400
NCES School ID 080540006697
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80538

Understanding the community around High Plains School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,141
Per Capita Income $43,223
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $448,800
Median Rent $1,637
Owner-Occupied 70.3%
Renter-Occupied 29.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for High Plains School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.5%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Black 2.7%
Asian 3.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 491
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for High Plains School?
High Plains School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend High Plains School?
High Plains School has 491 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does High Plains School serve?
High Plains School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does High Plains School receive per student?
High Plains School receives $16,792 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around High Plains School in 80538 ▼
Avg Home Value
$503,282
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,043
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
29.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026