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#506 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Evergreen Middle School

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

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2059 HIWAN DRIVE, Evergreen, CO 80439

  • Math 60% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Evergreen Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
54%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Evergreen Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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
Vertical Skills AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–80.3 mi21Compare →
Clear Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.87–83.5 mi87Compare →
Deer Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–8Not available527Compare →
Jefferson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–12Not available331Compare →

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.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#49 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

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

About Evergreen Middle School

Evergreen Middle School is a public middle school in Evergreen, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 487 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evergreen Middle School

What grades does Evergreen Middle School serve?

Evergreen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Evergreen Middle School?

Evergreen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evergreen Middle School rank in CO?

Evergreen Middle School ranks #506 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Evergreen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Evergreen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Evergreen Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Evergreen Middle School a charter school?

No, Evergreen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Evergreen Middle School a Title I school?

No, Evergreen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Middle School?

14.0% of students at Evergreen Middle 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
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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