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#766 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
Sobesky Academy
School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Lakewood, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 HOYT STREET, Lakewood, CO 80215
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sobesky Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sobesky Academy 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$85,017
Median home value
$615,500
Median rent
$1,728/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Eden Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Tennyson Center for Children at CchPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Two Roads Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Miller Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
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
- #75 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
Sobesky Academy is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sobesky Academy
Sobesky Academy is a public school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 104 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sobesky Academy
What grades does Sobesky Academy serve?
Sobesky Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sobesky Academy?
Sobesky Academy has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sobesky Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sobesky Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sobesky Academy rank in CO?
Sobesky Academy ranks #766 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sobesky Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sobesky Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sobesky Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sobesky Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sobesky Academy a charter school?
No, Sobesky Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sobesky Academy a Title I school?
No, Sobesky Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sobesky Academy?
70.2% of students at Sobesky Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.1%
- Phone
- (303) 982-5995
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 80215)
- 19,684
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 80215; 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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