Serving 515 students in grades 6-8, Everitt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everitt Middle School's student population of 515 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Everitt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everitt Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everitt Middle School's ranking?
Everitt Middle School is ranked #1274 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Everitt Middle School often compared to?
Everitt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Everitt Middle School?
515 students attend Everitt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Everitt Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everitt Middle School?
Everitt Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Everitt Middle School offer ?
Everitt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Everitt Middle School part of?
Everitt Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Everitt Middle School located?
Everitt Middle School is located in the Bel Aire neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Bel Aire.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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