Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public middle schools serving 26,475 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Colorado.
Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
164 Schools
673 Schools
# Students
76,907 Students
312,442 Students
# Teachers
4,694 Teachers
19,108 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 180 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
390 Students
1,901 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,359 Students
11,056 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,072 Students
109,396 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1,017 Students
14,374 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
50,879 Students
159,847 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
929 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
15,053 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,346
2,712
# Students in K Grade:
5,444
12,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,182
12,788
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,404
12,923
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,315
13,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,295
13,303
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,561
14,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,543
59,204
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,754
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,946
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,292
9,231
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,164
8,238
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,184
8,246
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,477
9,489
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,862
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,360
$15,560
Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #22.
Manning Options School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13200 West 32nd Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2059 Hiwan Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Bradford K8 North
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Woodruff
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4882
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Of Evergreen
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2959 Royale Elk Way
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1070
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Three Creeks K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19486 West 94th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 982-1140
Grades: K-8
| 964 students
Rank: #77.
Deer Creek Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9201 West Columbine Drive
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 18 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Great Work Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Grades: PK-7
| 237 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Grades: K-8
| 118 students
Rank: #1313.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 W 94th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 431-3694
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1515.
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7114 West Jefferson Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 986-5791
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1616.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9449 South Barnes Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-3056
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1717.
Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 467-2295
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1818.
Drake Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: K-12
| 306 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2121.
Dunstan Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9270
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9904 West Capri Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 972-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Ulysses Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4280
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Falcon Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8449 South Garrison Street
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-9900
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2626.
Ken Caryl Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6509 West Ken Caryl Avenue
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4710
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 982-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #2727.
Summit Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-9013
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #2828.
Collegiate Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #2929.
Free Horizon Montessori
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #3030.
Oberon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Quail Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #3131.
Bear Creek K-8 School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8714
Grades: K-8
| 956 students
Rank: #3232.
Mandalay Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9651 North Pierce St
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9802
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9802
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #3333.
Wayne Carle Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10200 W 100th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9070
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-9070
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3535.
Carmody Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 S Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
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