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#735 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 40% in state
West Jefferson Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Conifer, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9449 SOUTH BARNES AVE, Conifer, CO 80433
- Math 45% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jefferson Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Jefferson 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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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
$128,580
Median home value
$697,700
Median rent
$2,651/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80433; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 527 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 487 | Compare → |
| Jefferson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | Not available | 331 | Compare → |
| Manning Options SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 685 | 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.
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
- #72 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
West Jefferson Middle School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jefferson Middle School
West Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Conifer, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 480 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jefferson Middle School
What grades does West Jefferson Middle School serve?
West Jefferson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jefferson Middle School rank in CO?
West Jefferson Middle School ranks #735 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is West Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Jefferson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jefferson Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jefferson Middle School a charter school?
No, West Jefferson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jefferson Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Jefferson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jefferson Middle School?
19.8% of students at West Jefferson 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (303) 982-3056
- Area population (ZIP 80433)
- 8,392
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 80433; 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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