The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in English language arts. The lowest is 24% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Everitt Middle School
Everitt Middle School serves Wheat Ridge families with grades six through eight as part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, a regular public school in a suburban setting just west of Denver. The school's enrollment of students is moderate for a middle school in this grade band. The student body reflects the broader community's demographics, with the largest share of students identifying as White, followed by a substantial Hispanic population, and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Black, Asian, or American Indian or Alaska Native. A significant majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with considerable economic need.
On state assessments, Everitt's results are mixed. In English language arts, roughly two in five students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In math, the share meeting that bar was lower, with about one in four students reaching proficiency. Science results for the eighth grade fell between those two, with close to two in five students demonstrating proficiency. The participation rates for these tests were generally high, though a notable share of students did not take the science assessment. These figures give a parent a picture of a school where a meaningful portion of students are meeting grade-level academic standards in reading and science, while math is a clear area of challenge for the majority of the student body. The composition of the student body, with many students coming from lower-income households, may be relevant context for interpreting these outcomes, but the data provided does not include specific breakdowns by student subgroup or details about special education or English learner populations that could offer a more complete view.
Everitt is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet school. It operates within Jefferson County, a large district that has been the site of significant recent developments. In late 2024, voters approved a substantial bond measure for capital improvements, safety upgrades, and technology across the district, the first such bond passed in over a decade. Families can expect facility and technology investments in the coming years. However, the district has also grappled with declining enrollment and budget pressures. A plan to close sixteen schools was announced in 2023, then reversed after community backlash. A regional committee was subsequently formed to study enrollment and potential consolidations, and in 2024 three school board members were recalled and replaced in an election driven by concerns over transparency and the consolidation process. This ongoing situation means families in the district, including those zoned for Everitt, face uncertainty about future school closures and boundary adjustments.
Wheat Ridge is a suburban city with a history as an agricultural and greenhouse center, now characterized by a mix of mid-century residential neighborhoods and commercial strips along major highways like Interstate 70. The city lacks a traditional walkable downtown core; its development follows corridor-based patterns. Clear Creek and a system of lakes and parks provide some recreational green space. Housing values and rents in the area have seen a recent slight decline, though the market remains expensive relative to national benchmarks, with the typical home costing well above the national median and rents consuming a substantial share of household income.
Everitt's academic profile is one of a middle school where a notable share of students are achieving at grade level in English and science, while math proficiency is a weaker point that a parent may want to investigate further with the school. The school serves a student body with substantial economic diversity and operates within a district undergoing significant governance changes and budget rebalancing. For a family weighing this school, the immediate academic picture is accessible through the assessment data, while the broader district context of bond-funded improvements and unresolved consolidation discussions may factor into a longer view.
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