Best Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
Foothills, Lakewood, CO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,987 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Foothills meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
The top high schools in Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
2. Green Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
3. Bear Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
Best Middle Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
The top middle schools in Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunstan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Carmody Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
3. Creighton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
The top elementary schools in Foothills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
2. Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
3. Belmar School Of Integrated Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
4. Foothills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
5. Green Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Foothills, Lakewood, CO has a total population of 5,277 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Foothills, Lakewood, 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 Foothills, Lakewood, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Foothills, Lakewood, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Foothills, Lakewood, 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 Foothills, Lakewood, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Foothills, Lakewood, CO
How many schools are in Foothills, Lakewood, CO?
Foothills, Lakewood, CO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,987 students in total.
How do schools in Foothills perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Foothills score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Foothills meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Foothills?
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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations