Best High Schools in West Colfax, Denver, CO

West Colfax, Denver, CO has 3 high schools with 1,749 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in West Colfax score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Colfax underperform expectations.

1. North High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

2. Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Colfax, Denver, CO

West Colfax, Denver, CO has 3 middle schools with 888 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in West Colfax score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Colfax meet expectations.

1. Lake Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students

2. Strive Prep - Lake

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Colfax, Denver, CO

West Colfax, Denver, CO has 4 elementary schools with 1,005 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in West Colfax score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Colfax don't meet expectations.

1. Joe Shoemaker School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

2. Cheltenham Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

3. Colfax Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

4. Heartland Academy Denver

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Heartland Academy Denver • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 17 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Colfax, Denver, CO

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Colfax, Denver, CO has a total population of 10,620 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Colfax, Denver, CO

3,642

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Colfax, Denver, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

49.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

7.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

41.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Colfax, Denver, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Colfax, Denver, CO.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Colfax, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near West Colfax, Denver, CO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations