B+
Drake Junior High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
12550 West 52nd Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002 · (303) 982-1510 · Part of Jefferson County School District R-1
Students
1,002
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Drake Junior High School
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency41%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 47%
Location
Directions ↗
12550 West 52nd Avenue, Arvada
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6327
Grade 7342
Grade 8333
Enrollment over time
927’20
935’21
957’22
982’23
1,002’24
Up 8.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 78%Hispanic 14%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.