Ken Caryl Middle School vs. Bear Creek K-8 School
Should you attend Ken Caryl Middle School or Bear Creek K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Bear Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Ken Caryl Middle 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 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 925 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
724 students
925 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#808 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
73
Grade 1 Students
-
72
Grade 2 Students
-
97
Grade 3 Students
-
93
Grade 4 Students
-
114
Grade 5 Students
-
117
Grade 6 Students
239
119
Grade 7 Students
239
121
Grade 8 Students
246
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
45%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
