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North Arvada Middle School vs. Early College Of Arvada

Should you attend North Arvada Middle School or Early College Of Arvada? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Arvada Middle School
7285 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Early College Of Arvada
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

North Arvada Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Early College Of Arvada ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades 6-8, North Arvada Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 187 students in grades 6-12, Early College Of Arvada 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
367 students
187 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Arvada Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Early College Of Arvada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Arvada Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Early College Of Arvada.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Arvada Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Early College Of Arvada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Arvada Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Early College Of Arvada with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1046 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1454 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Arvada Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Early College Of Arvada, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Arvada Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Of Arvada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Arvada Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Of Arvada who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
60-69%
(Top 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Early College Of Arvada with the average graduation rate observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Arvada Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Early College Of Arvada by grade.
Grade 6 Students
131
8
Grade 7 Students
117
9
Grade 8 Students
119
11
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
33
Grade 12 Students
-
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Arvada Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Early College Of Arvada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.61
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Arvada Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Early College Of Arvada, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Arvada Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Early College Of Arvada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Arvada Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Early College Of Arvada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extracurriculars
n/a
Spanish Club, Student Council, TimberGriffin Theatre Company
 
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