Arvada K-8

Arvada K-8 is a regular public school located in the large suburban area of Arvada, Colorado. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 541 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Despite its challenges, Arvada K-8 is focused on providing a supportive learning environment for its students.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.6 out of 10 and it ranks at #1470 out of 1831 schools in Colorado, placing it around the 20th percentile statewide. Academically, Arvada K-8 has room for improvement, with an academic score of 1.6/10. In reading, 20% of students are proficient or above, while only 5% meet proficiency standards in math.

While these scores indicate areas where the school is working to improve, it remains dedicated to nurturing and developing its students within a supportive community setting. Arvada K-8 sits in a bustling suburban neighborhood that offers a variety of resources and activities for families and children alike.

While current test scores at Arvada K-8 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.