Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, Drake Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Drake Junior High School serves the northern part of Arvada, CO, covering an area of approximately 26.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drake Junior High School's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,002 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Drake Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drake Junior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drake Junior High School's ranking?
Drake Junior High School is ranked #526 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Drake Junior High School often compared to?
Drake Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oberon Middle School, Manning Options School, Bell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Drake Junior High School?
1,002 students attend Drake Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Drake Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drake Junior High School?
Drake Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drake Junior High School offer ?
Drake Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drake Junior High School part of?
Drake Junior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Drake Junior High School located?
Drake Junior High School is located in the Appleridge Estates neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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