Best Schools in West Woods, Golden, CO
West Woods, Golden, CO has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,464 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in West Woods meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Woods, Golden, CO
The top high schools in West Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ralston Valley Senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students
2. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Woods, Golden, CO
The top middle schools in West Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Woods, Golden, CO
The top elementary schools in West Woods, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. West Woods Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
3. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Woods, Golden, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Woods, Golden, CO has a total population of 5,526 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Woods, Golden, 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 West Woods, Golden, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Woods, Golden, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Woods, Golden, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Woods, Golden, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Woods, Golden, CO
How many schools are in West Woods, Golden, CO?
West Woods, Golden, CO has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,464 students in total.
How do schools in West Woods perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in West Woods score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in West Woods meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Woods?
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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