D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Arvada K-8

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 5751 BALSAM STREET, Arvada, CO 80002
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 18% · Math 7% proficient · 4th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
541
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%4/100reading 5th percentile, math 2nd percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−28 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−26 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%12%reading -35 pts, math -33 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic12%3%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -26 pts, math -31 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income16%5%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5751 BALSAM STREET
City Arvada
ZIP Code 80002
District 0804800
NCES School ID 080480006489
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80002

Understanding the community around Arvada K-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,500
Per Capita Income $48,854
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $486,600
Median Rent $1,639
Owner-Occupied 49.6%
Renter-Occupied 50.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Arvada K-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.9%
White 27.5%
Black 4.3%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 541
Teachers (FTE) 37.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Arvada K-8?
Arvada K-8 has 541 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Arvada K-8 serve?
Arvada K-8 serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Arvada K-8 receive per student?
Arvada K-8 receives $16,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Arvada K-8 in 80002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$555,286
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,154
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
50.4%

Other Schools in 80002

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026