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#173 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 10% in state

Bergen Valley Intermediate School

Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Evergreen, CO

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1422 SUGARBUSH DRIVE, Evergreen, CO 80439

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Bergen Valley Intermediate School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bergen Valley Intermediate 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average487/100K

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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

$152,156

Median home value

$838,000

Median rent

$1,870/mo

College educated

71.2%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evergreen Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–81.3 mi117Compare →
Rocky Mountain Academy of EvergreenCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–82.2 mi351Compare →
Montessori School of EvergreenPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–83.3 mi124Compare →
Ralston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0K–53.5 mi288Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#14 of 140
District spending per student
$14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bergen Valley Intermediate School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bergen Valley Intermediate School

Bergen Valley Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Evergreen, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 215 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bergen Valley Intermediate School

What grades does Bergen Valley Intermediate School serve?

Bergen Valley Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bergen Valley Intermediate School?

Bergen Valley Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergen Valley Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bergen Valley Intermediate 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 Bergen Valley Intermediate School rank in CO?

Bergen Valley Intermediate School ranks #173 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Bergen Valley Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bergen Valley Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Bergen Valley Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bergen Valley Intermediate School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bergen Valley Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Bergen Valley Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bergen Valley Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Bergen Valley Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bergen Valley Intermediate School?

10.2% of students at Bergen Valley Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 80439)
24,877
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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 80439; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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