Bear Creek K-8 School
- Bear Creek K-8 School serves 1,103 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bear Creek K-8 School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Bear Creek K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bear Creek K-8 School's student population of 1,103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,103 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bear Creek K-8 School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bear Creek K-8 School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #513 out of 1718 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bear Creek K-8 School is Bear Creek High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is D'evelyn Junior/senior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westgate Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Bear Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 1564 students
0.3 miles
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303)982-8855 0.3 9-12 1564 - Denver Westgate Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 534 students
0.9 miles
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303)982-9130 0.9 PK-6 534 - Denver D'evelyn Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 1026 students
1.3 miles
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303)982-2600 1.3 7-12 1026 - Denver Mountview Youth Service Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 34 students
1.3 miles
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303)987-4575 1.3 5-12 34 - Denver Green Gables Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 291 students
1.4 miles
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303)982-8314 1.4 K-6 291
School Reviews
| 2 This school does not take into account that a child's love of learning is what should be fostered throughout their lives. ''Perfect'' is the standard they expect every child to meet. - Posted by Parent - ejk62 |
| 5 This is an amazing school!!! Very hard, prepares you very well for high school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - elsie |
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