C+
Average
66/100

Bear Creek K-8 School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 9601 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE, Lakewood, CO 80227
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 48% · Math 30% proficient · 51st percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
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

66
Repit Score
out of 100
925
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 55th percentile, math 47th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency48% (+2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−3 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
White52%39%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%17%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)
Asian62%52%reading -4 pts, math -8 pts39th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%35%reading +9 pts, math -7 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income39%17%reading +10 pts, math +0 pts61st 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 9601 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE
City Lakewood
ZIP Code 80227
District 0804800
NCES School ID 080480000696
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80227

Understanding the community around Bear Creek K-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,354
Per Capita Income $48,700
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $480,000
Median Rent $1,697
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bear Creek K-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.6%
White 40.7%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More Races 4.7%
Black 1.5%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 925
Teachers (FTE) 50.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bear Creek K-8 School?
Bear Creek K-8 School has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Bear Creek K-8 School?
Bear Creek K-8 School has 925 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Bear Creek K-8 School serve?
Bear Creek K-8 School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bear Creek K-8 School receive per student?
Bear Creek K-8 School receives $16,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bear Creek K-8 School in 80227 ▼
Avg Home Value
$530,493
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,808
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
34.2%

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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