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Bear Creek K-8 School

9601 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 931 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 931 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bear Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bear Creek K-8 School's student population of 931 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
931 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bear Creek K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek K-8 School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#808 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bear Creek K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bear Creek K-8 School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
41%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bear Creek K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Creek K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek K-8 School's ranking?
Bear Creek K-8 School is ranked #808 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek K-8 School?
931 students attend Bear Creek K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bear Creek K-8 School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek K-8 School?
Bear Creek K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bear Creek K-8 School offer ?
Bear Creek K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bear Creek K-8 School part of?
Bear Creek K-8 School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek K-8 School located?
Bear Creek K-8 School is located in the Bear Creek neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Bear Creek.

School Reviews
2   5/17/2016
This school does not take into account that a child's love of learning is what should be fostered throughout their lives. ''Perfect'' is the standard they expect every child to meet.
- Posted by Parent - ejk62
5   5/24/2010
This is an amazing school!!! Very hard, prepares you very well for high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - elsie

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 931 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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