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#790 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 44% in state
Bear Canyon Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9660 SALFORD LANE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Canyon Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear Canyon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,501
Median home value
$713,500
Median rent
$2,379/mo
College educated
69.5%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Arma Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Saddle Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Eldorado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #64 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Canyon Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Canyon Elementary School
Bear Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Canyon Elementary School
What grades does Bear Canyon Elementary School serve?
Bear Canyon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School?
Bear Canyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Canyon Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Canyon Elementary School rank in CO?
Bear Canyon Elementary School ranks #790 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bear Canyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Canyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear Canyon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Canyon Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bear Canyon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bear Canyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Canyon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bear Canyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Canyon Elementary School?
14.6% of students at Bear Canyon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (303) 387-6475
- Area population (ZIP 80126)
- 44,482
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80126; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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