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 725 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 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 863 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 33%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
725 students
863 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#816 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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57
Grade 1 Students
-
67
Grade 2 Students
-
77
Grade 3 Students
-
97
Grade 4 Students
-
86
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Grade 6 Students
239
124
Grade 7 Students
239
121
Grade 8 Students
247
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
46%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
70%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%