Oberon Junior High School
Oberon Junior High School serves 527 students in grades 7-8.
Oberon Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Oberon Junior High School's student population of 527 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 527 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oberon Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oberon Junior High School is 0.38, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #403 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Oberon Junior High School is Arvada West High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Excel Academy Charter School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sierra Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arvada Sierra Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 541 students10
0.6 miles
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821 0.6 PK-6 541 - Arvada Campbell Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 276 students10
1.0 miles
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440 1 PK-6 276 - Arvada Fremont Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 277 students10
1.2 miles
6420 Urban
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1699 1.2 K-6 277 - Arvada Van Arsdale Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 507 students10
1.3 miles
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080 1.3 PK-6 507 - Arvada Arvada West High School Math: 46% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,768 student10
1.4 miles
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303 1.4 9-12 1,768
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