Best Schools in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,537 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Arvada Plaza Area don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
The top high schools in Arvada Plaza Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arvada West High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. Wheat Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
3. Arvada High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
The top middle schools in Arvada Plaza Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drake Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Everitt Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
3. Prospect Academy
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Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
The top elementary schools in Arvada Plaza Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
2. Vanderhoof Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
3. Lawrence Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
4. Arvada K-8
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO has a total population of 5,792 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO
How many schools are in Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO?
Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,537 students in total.
How do schools in Arvada Plaza Area perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Arvada Plaza Area score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Arvada Plaza Area don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arvada Plaza Area?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations