Best Schools in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
Union Square, Lakewood, CO has 18 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 12,989 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Union Square don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
The top high schools in Union Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Lakewood High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
3. Green Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
4. Astravo Online Academy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2134 Students
5. Colorado Virtual Academy High School
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Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students
6. Colorado Online High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
The top middle schools in Union Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Dunstan Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 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
4. Colorado Online Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
5. Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
6. Astravo Online Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
The top elementary schools in Union Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyffin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. South Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
3. Foothills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
4. Colorado Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 264 Students
5. Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union Square, Lakewood, CO has a total population of 4,862 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union Square, 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 Union Square, Lakewood, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union Square, Lakewood, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union Square, 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 Union Square, Lakewood, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union Square, Lakewood, CO
How many schools are in Union Square, Lakewood, CO?
Union Square, Lakewood, CO has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,989 students in total.
How do schools in Union Square perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Union Square score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Union Square don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union Square?
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: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations