The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clear Creek Middle School
Clear Creek Middle School is a public school serving seventh and eighth graders in the town of Evergreen, about a 19‑mile commute west of Denver in the foothills. It is part of Clear Creek School District No. Re‑1, a small district that covers a mountainous, low‑density area. The school itself is small, with roughly the enrollment you would expect for a two‑grade middle school in a district of this size.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and a scattering of Asian and multiracial students. Just over a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced‑price meals, a figure that places the school in a middle range for economic need among Colorado schools. Data on special education and English learner populations were not reported, so a parent interested in those supports would need to ask the school directly.
State assessment results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success for the most recent school year show proficiency rates well below the state average. In math, about one in nine students met the proficient or advanced benchmark. In English language arts, roughly one in four did. On the eighth‑grade science test, about one in five scored proficient or above. These are challenging numbers, and a family considering the school may want to discuss what academic interventions and enrichment are in place. Participation rates on the tests were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. No trend data were available to show whether performance has been moving up or down.
Because Clear Creek County has only one school district, there is no basis for comparing this school’s results against neighboring districts. The state data stand on their own.
Evergreen is a residential community where most adults travel to Denver for work. The housing market reflects that desirability: homes are expensive by both state and national standards, and rents are high relative to income. The town itself has a small downtown core along Highway 74 with historic buildings and local businesses. Evergreen Lake and thousands of acres of Jefferson County open space provide recreation. The school is not located in the downtown core; it sits on Beaver Brook Canyon Road in a more outlying area. Population growth has been very modest in recent decades, and there is no sign of major new housing development.
The school offers no high‑school courses, so there are no Advanced Placement or career‑dual‑credit pathways to report. The district’s recent changes, such as bond elections or curriculum shifts, were not publicly available in a concrete form, so they are not described here. A parent might ask the district office directly about any upcoming initiatives.
In short, Clear Creek Middle School serves a small, largely middle‑class community in a high‑cost housing market. The state test results are low across all three subjects, which is the most important fact for a family weighing options. The school has a strong participation culture on tests but limited public data on special programs or academic trends. A parent would do well to visit, talk with staff about how the school supports students who are below proficient, and see whether the academic environment matches their child’s needs.
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