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#798 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 44% in state
Drake Junior High School
Middle School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Arvada, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
12550 WEST 52ND AVENUE, Arvada, CO 80002
- Math 47% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drake Junior High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drake Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arvada), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,827
Median home value
$538,900
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Manning Options SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Prospect AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #77 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
Drake Junior High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drake Junior High School
Drake Junior High School is a public middle school in Arvada, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 982 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drake Junior High School
What grades does Drake Junior High School serve?
Drake Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Drake Junior High School?
Drake Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 982 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drake Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drake Junior High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drake Junior High School rank in CO?
Drake Junior High School ranks #798 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Drake Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drake Junior High 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 Drake Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drake Junior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Drake Junior High School a charter school?
No, Drake Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drake Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Drake Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drake Junior High School?
22.9% of students at Drake Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 982
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (303) 982-1510
- Area population (ZIP 80002)
- 20,975
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80002; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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