Best High Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO has 4 high schools with 3,843 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 Wheat Ridge score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wheat Ridge exceed expectations.

1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students

2. Wheat Ridge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students

3. 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

4. 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 Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,372 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 Wheat Ridge score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wheat Ridge meet expectations.

1. Manning Options School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. Everitt Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO has 12 elementary schools with 3,921 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 Wheat Ridge score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wheat Ridge don't meet expectations.

1. Prospect Valley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

2. Jefferson County Open Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 Students

3. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students

4. Kullerstrand Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students

5. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students

6. 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

7. Mountain Phoenix Community School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 552 Students

8. Wilmore Davis Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

9. New Classical Academy At Vivian

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students

10. Arvada K-8

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 554 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wheat Ridge, CO

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

Community Factors

Wheat Ridge, CO has a total population of 33,544 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wheat Ridge, CO

9,246

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wheat Ridge, CO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

56.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

49.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,059 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wheat Ridge, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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