The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)77%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)5%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)40%
29%
Black
(09-10)4%
6%
White
(09-10)49%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
65%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Arvada Middle School?
264 students attend Arvada Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arvada Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Arvada Middle School offer ?
Arvada Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Arvada Middle School part of?
Arvada Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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