For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 479 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Highlands is North Arvada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Arvada Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0528
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada, CO include North Arvada Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Arvada public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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