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Drake Junior High School

12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 957 students in grades 6-8, Drake Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 957 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Drake Junior High School's student population of 957 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
957 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Drake Junior High 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 Drake Junior High School is 0.37, which is less than 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)
#548 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Drake Junior High 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.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Drake Junior High 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)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Drake Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
78%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Drake Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Drake Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Drake Junior High 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
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Drake Junior High 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 Drake Junior High School's ranking?
Drake Junior High School is ranked #548 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Drake Junior High School often compared to?
Drake Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oberon Middle School, Bell Middle School, Manning Options School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Drake Junior High School?
957 students attend Drake Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Drake Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drake Junior High School?
Drake Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drake Junior High School offer ?
Drake Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Drake Junior High School part of?
Drake Junior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Drake Junior High School located?
Drake Junior High School is located in the Appleridge Estates neighborhood of Arvada, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 957 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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