West Jefferson Middle School
West Jefferson Middle School serves 534 students in grades 6-8.
West Jefferson Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Jefferson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
West Jefferson Middle School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 534 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Jefferson Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 West Jefferson Middle School is 0.24, 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 | #261 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 West Jefferson Middle School is Conifer Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bradford K8 North (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Jefferson Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Conifer West Jefferson Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 343 students10
0.6 miles
26501 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-2975 0.6 PK-5 343 - Conifer Conifer Senior High School Math: 60% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 879 students10
1.3 miles
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255 1.3 9-12 879 - Evergreen Marshdale Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 325 students10
2.8 miles
26663 North Turkey Creek Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5188 2.8 K-5 325 - Evergreen Evergreen High School Math: 75% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,116 student10
5.4 miles
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140 5.4 9-12 1,116 - Evergreen Wilmot Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 396 students10
5.5 miles
5124 South Hatch Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5370 5.5 PK-5 396
School Reviews
| 2 It may score well on CSAP, thereby creating a good school report card, but overall we were disappointed by the level of apathy of teachers and administration. Our child felt UNSAFE in school. She was bullied. Teachers were unsupportive, quite clearly demonstrating to us during parent/teacher conferences that they're SUBJECT matter was most important--not children. A unfortunate circumstance to be in.
Watch out for:
1. BULLYING--seems to be rampant but well-hidden.
2. SRO officers who question your child without another adult in the room...and without talking with you first. Isn't that a violation of Civil Rights?
3. APATHY!!! Even when withdrawing our child from the school, no one figured to ask WHY...beyond, please fill out this here form.
If you have a choice, as you do in Colorado, maybe choose another venue--even if it means having to drive your child a little out of the way for another school. At any rate, bus fees per child next year are $150. - Posted by Parent - rachp |
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