Best Schools in Westwood, Denver, CO
Westwood, Denver, CO has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,362 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Westwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westwood, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John F Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
2. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Abraham Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westwood, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kepner Beacon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
2. Strive Prep - Kepner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westwood, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goldrick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
2. Knapp Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
3. Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades Pre K - 4 • 165 Students
4. Rocky Mountain Prep: Southwest
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
5. Force Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
6. Castro Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
7. Munroe Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westwood, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westwood, Denver, CO has a total population of 15,934 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westwood, Denver, 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 Westwood, Denver, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westwood, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westwood, Denver, 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 Westwood, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westwood, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Westwood, Denver, CO?
Westwood, Denver, CO has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,362 students in total.
How do schools in Westwood perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Westwood score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Westwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westwood?
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: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations