Drake Junior High School

12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 935 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 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Drake Junior High School's student population of 935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
935 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Drake Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drake Junior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#582 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
33%
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51%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
77%
52%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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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 #582 out of 1,734 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, Bell Middle School, Manning Options School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Drake Junior High School?
935 students attend Drake Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Drake Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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
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.

School Calendar

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Date
8th Grade Last Day of School dismissal @11:50
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
6th/7th Grade Last Day of School Dismissal @1:30
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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