Ken Caryl Middle School vs. Bear Creek K-8 School
Should I attend Ken Caryl Middle School or Bear Creek K-8 School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Bear Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades 6-8, Ken Caryl Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 956 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Creek K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
785 students
956 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1011 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
95
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
-
97
Grade 4 Students
-
91
Grade 5 Students
-
125
Grade 6 Students
239
115
Grade 7 Students
267
121
Grade 8 Students
279
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
44%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
72%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
