Summary:
Drake Junior High School is a public middle school located in Arvada, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 957 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Drake Junior High School consistently performs above the district and state averages in CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of 56.4% in English Language Arts, 48.4% in Math, and 61.8% in 8th grade Science, compared to the district's 51.8%, 40.7%, and 40.7%, respectively, and the state's 44.1%, 34.2%, and 32.2%. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 77.74% White, 13.58% Hispanic, and 2.72% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Bell Middle School (75.38% White) and Oberon Middle School (83.43% White). Additionally, Drake Junior High School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (25.5%) compared to schools like Everitt Middle School (65.63%) and North Arvada Middle School (63.12%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.
Drake Junior High School's performance is particularly strong among its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 36th and 70th, respectively, out of Colorado middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, its ranking for the Gifted and Talented student subgroup is relatively lower, at 73rd out of 126 Colorado middle schools, suggesting a need to further strengthen the school's programming and support for its high-achieving students. Overall, Drake Junior High School is a high-performing middle school that consistently outperforms its district and state counterparts, and its success may be attributed to a combination of factors, such as its diverse student population and effective instructional practices.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,563
Students who attend Drake Junior High School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Drake Junior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7
Number of students: 957
Racial breakdown:
White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Asian:
2.7%
African American:
1.3%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%
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