North Arvada Middle School

Summary:

North Arvada Middle School is a public middle school serving 404 students in grades 6-8 in the Jefferson County School District in Arvada, Colorado. While the school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic enrollment, it consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests.

North Arvada Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 32.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 20.1% proficient or better in math, compared to the district averages of 51.8% and 40.7%, respectively. The school also struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado middle schools for Hispanic and low-income students. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Wayne Carle Middle School and Oberon Middle School, which serve more affluent and less diverse student populations and significantly outperform North Arvada Middle School.

The school's challenges appear to be closely tied to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, North Arvada Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, well below the Jefferson County School District's overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7285 Pierce Street
       Arvada, CO  80003-3064


(303) 982-0528

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
339th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,640 Help


Students who attend North Arvada Middle School usually attend:

High:    Arvada High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Hispanic:
42.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details North Arvada Middle School ranks worse than 69.9% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.87. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details North Arvada Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Arvada Middle School is $15,640, which is the 5th highest among 19 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Arvada Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Arvada Middle School 339th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See North Arvada Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Arvada Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.37 272nd 336 19.0%
2005 23.32 271st 340 20.3%
2006 30.38 259th 346 25.1%
2007 34.16 263rd 360 26.9%
2008 31.00 272nd 362 24.9%
2009 35.11 263rd 377 30.2%
2010 40.05 268th 409 34.5%
2011 34.77 298th 422 29.4%
2012 42.29 260th 425 38.8%
2013 48.77 246th 454 45.8%
2014 48.50 238th 461 48.4%
2015 54.08 169th 436 61.2%
2016 40.96 220th 400 45.0%
2017 31.40 283rd 424 33.3%
2018 25.42 298th 418 28.7%
2019 30.44 299th 458 34.7%
2021 31.78 250th 369 32.2%
2022 33.61 276th 448 38.4%
2023 27.74 324th 480 32.5%
2024 25.87 339th 485 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.11 213th 222 4.1%
2019 20.71 205th 240 14.6%
2021 34.23 80th 114 29.8%
2022 39.61 108th 197 45.2%
2023 31.92 163rd 241 32.4%
2024 20.94 206th 244 15.6%
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Rank History for Female students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 238th 315 24.4%
2019 28.74 244th 352 30.7%
2021 25.81 192nd 254 24.4%
2022 18.75 264th 326 19.0%
2023 19.56 283rd 363 22.0%
2024 20.22 273rd 350 22.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 109th 121 9.9%
2019 46.40 87th 134 35.1%
2023 15.34 114th 125 8.8%
2024 16.01 116th 126 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 248th 317 21.8%
2019 26.94 238th 343 30.6%
2021 32.96 163rd 249 34.5%
2022 47.53 151st 328 54.0%
2023 29.06 231st 356 35.1%
2024 24.35 259th 357 27.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.14 177th 220 19.5%
2023 25.17 150th 198 24.2%
2024 16.90 178th 199 10.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Arvada Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 160th 199 19.6%
2019 25.05 218th 283 23.0%
2021 39.21 121st 203 40.4%
2022 34.91 176th 265 33.6%
2023 18.86 235th 286 17.8%
2024 15.88 231st 273 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Open Quote During a time of teacher shortages, this school does not have the common respect to call qualified applicants back about jobs. Positions are being left unfilled because the communication is so poor. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Arvada Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 816 7 31 110 5 n/a n/a 0 969
1989 802 5 29 105 4 n/a n/a 0 945
1990 763 6 31 118 3 n/a n/a 0 921
1991 727 9 40 114 3 n/a n/a 0 893
1992 724 14 55 119 2 n/a n/a 0 914
1993 721 7 58 124 6 n/a n/a 0 916
1994 490 5 47 88 7 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 528 11 33 69 8 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 528 11 33 69 8 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 501 13 27 68 5 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 465 8 34 70 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 487 8 48 82 4 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 472 8 42 85 5 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 419 11 35 83 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 393 13 31 126 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 393 13 31 126 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 373 16 24 123 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 323 17 31 163 7 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 280 6 29 149 7 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 257 11 24 119 5 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 309 7 29 138 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 299 8 32 141 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 260 9 25 159 7 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 245 5 17 166 8 0 8 0 449
2012 247 1 17 165 5 0 9 0 444
2013 238 8 15 173 3 0 8 0 445
2014 241 14 17 152 3 1 13 0 441
2015 242 7 12 142 2 0 15 0 420
2016 240 5 18 166 2 0 12 0 443
2017 243 5 19 185 2 0 17 0 471
2018 229 2 13 192 2 0 13 0 451
2019 322 6 15 247 3 3 18 0 614
2020 302 6 21 251 2 2 18 0 602
2021 266 8 20 245 4 2 20 0 565
2022 222 7 18 208 5 1 18 0 479
2023 185 5 14 172 8 1 19 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Arvada Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 48.9 19.8 n/a
1989 945 47.4 19.9 8.1
1990 921 43.7 21.0 6.9
1991 893 44.7 19.9 7.7
1992 914 45.5 20.0 9.2
1993 916 45.4 20.2 13.9
1994 637 30.6 20.8 15.1
1995 649 32.0 20.3 13.9
1996 649 32.0 20.3 13.9
1997 614 32.1 19.1 12.1
1998 582 30.1 19.3 16.3
1999 629 33.0 19.1 13
2000 612 28.7 21.3 22.7
2001 551 30.7 17.9 20
2002 571 33.8 16.9 27.1
2003 571 33.8 16.9 27.1
2004 541 32.3 16.7 35.1
2005 541 30.6 17.7 38.8
2006 471 30.3 15.5 45.2
2007 416 28.6 14.5 46.4
2008 487 35.0 13.9 44.8
2009 484 35.6 13.6 45.2
2010 460 29.4 15.6 57.6
2011 449 27.0 16.6 55.9
2012 444 26.6 16.6 55.6
2013 445 28.6 15.5 59.3
2014 441 27.6 15.9 58
2015 420 29.0 14.4 53.8
2016 443 28.0 15.8 57.8
2017 471 24.8 18.9 56.3
2018 451 24.4 18.4 56.3
2019 614 32.6 18.8 56.8
2020 602 32.7 18.3 60.5
2021 565 31.8 17.7 62.1
2022 479 31.5 15.2 58.5
2023 404 25.0 16.1 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Arvada Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 48.9 19.8 n/a
1989 945 47.4 19.9 8.1
1990 921 43.7 21.0 6.9
1991 893 44.7 19.9 7.7
1992 914 45.5 20.0 9.2
1993 916 45.4 20.2 13.9
1994 637 30.6 20.8 15.1
1995 649 32.0 20.3 13.9
1996 649 32.0 20.3 13.9
1997 614 32.1 19.1 12.1
1998 582 30.1 19.3 16.3
1999 629 33.0 19.1 13
2000 612 28.7 21.3 22.7
2001 551 30.7 17.9 20
2002 571 33.8 16.9 27.1
2003 571 33.8 16.9 27.1
2004 541 32.3 16.7 35.1
2005 541 30.6 17.7 38.8
2006 471 30.3 15.5 45.2
2007 416 28.6 14.5 46.4
2008 487 35.0 13.9 44.8
2009 484 35.6 13.6 45.2
2010 460 29.4 15.6 57.6
2011 449 27.0 16.6 55.9
2012 444 26.6 16.6 55.6
2013 445 28.6 15.5 59.3
2014 441 27.6 15.9 58
2015 420 29.0 14.4 53.8
2016 443 28.0 15.8 57.8
2017 471 24.8 18.9 56.3
2018 451 24.4 18.4 56.3
2019 614 32.6 18.8 56.8
2020 602 32.7 18.3 60.5
2021 565 31.8 17.7 62.1
2022 479 31.5 15.2 58.5
2023 404 25.0 16.1 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Arvada Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,136
2020 $11,877
2021 $12,027
2022 $14,310
2023 $15,640

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Arvada Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 324th of 480 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Arvada Middle School)31.338.1
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.549.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (North Arvada Middle School)18.517.7
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)3532.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Arvada Middle School)39.134
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (North Arvada Middle School)2616.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (North Arvada Middle School)27.821
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Arvada Middle School)33.735.2
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (North Arvada Middle School)27.314.1
 13.2%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Arvada Middle School)34.735.8
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (North Arvada Middle School)23.915.9
 8%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students614404
 34.2%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian38
 166.7%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic247172
 30.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White322185
 42.5%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%63.1%
 6.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended North Arvada Middle School.

North Arvada Middle School ranks 339th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Arvada Middle School usually go on to attend Arvada High School

Students at North Arvada Middle School are 46% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.


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