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Schools in Edgewater · Jefferson County School District R-1

Edgewater’s public schools outscore 78% of Colorado districts

On the state math tests, 38% of Edgewater’s students scored proficient, above the Colorado average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Edgewater, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.

#55of 159 Colorado townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
52%
▲ 7 pts vs CO 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
38%
▲ 6 pts vs CO 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▲ 1 pts vs CO 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.3K
▼ 4% vs CO $15.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.9
CO 16.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,462 students on the public path
In brief

Edgewater’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 45% and 32% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,276 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Jefferson Junior/Senior High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Edgewater’s grade

A Test scoresC+ Graduation

A−: better than 78% of Colorado school districts, #55 of 159 Colorado towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Colorado average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Colorado school districts we grade (169)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
Colorado towns with similar household incomes (142)Better than 76%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 35,226 test results and a graduating class of 6,154 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Edgewater’s students in the tested grades sat them (35,276 in math, 35,177 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Edgewater, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressD− to D
7–12Jefferson Junior/Senior High SchoolJefferson County School District R-1D−

Edgewater’s public schools are run by Jefferson County School District R-1, which also serves Arvada, Bow Mar, Golden and Lakeside and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Jefferson County School District R-1Grades PK–12 · 144 schools · 73,532 students · 16.9 per teacher (CO 16.3)
$15,276CO $15,889 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 44.9% · 35177 students tested
Math38%
State average 31.8% · 35276 students tested

Edgewater vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Edgewater’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
EdgewaterA−Jefferson County School District R-1
LakewoodA−Jefferson County School District R-1
Wheat RidgeA−Jefferson County School District R-1

All 2 neighbors share Jefferson County School District R-1 with Edgewater, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Edgewater

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Edgewaterby address
Lumberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
D−
526 students16:1Rate it →
Edgewater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
D
335 students15:1Rate it →
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 7–12
D−
601 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Edgewater’s schools

Are Edgewater’s schools good?

By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Edgewater children attend outscore 78% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #55 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Edgewater in?

Jefferson County School District R-1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 73,532 students in 144 schools (2024–25).

What is Edgewater’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson County School District R-1 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.

How much does Edgewater spend per student?

$15,276 in Jefferson County School District R-1 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.