The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Moore Middle School
Moore Middle School serves grades six through eight in Arvada, a largely residential suburb northwest of Denver that grew quickly after World War II and still carries a mix of tract homes, commercial strips along Wadsworth Boulevard and Ralston Road, and a walkable historic core in Olde Town. The school is part of Jefferson County School District R-1, a large district that recently passed a major bond for capital improvements and technology, adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading, and saw a contentious school board recall election tied to consolidation plans. Families in the district are navigating some governance flux and uncertainty about future school closures or boundary changes, though these developments are district-wide and not specific to Moore.
The school is a regular public middle school, not a charter or magnet, and draws its enrollment from the surrounding Arvada neighborhoods. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic share, and small numbers of students who identify as multiracial, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Slightly more than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves about the expected grade range, with enrollment concentrated in the upper two grades and a smaller sixth-grade class.
On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessments, results are below the midpoint of what the state reports. In math, fewer than one in five students scored at the proficient or above level, and in English language arts, roughly three in ten met that bar. Science results, tested only in eighth grade, show about one in four students proficient or above. These figures represent a single year's snapshot and participation rates were generally high, but a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are in place and whether these results reflect a pattern or a starting point for improvement.
The school does not report discipline data, course access information, or staffing ratios on the standard civil rights and outcomes measures, and special population counts for students with disabilities and English learners are also missing from the available records. A parent interested in how the school serves specific student groups or in the overall school climate would need to ask the school or the district directly.
Housing in the zip code that covers the school's attendance area is priced well above the Colorado median, with typical home values reflecting the more expensive side of the metro area. Rents are similarly elevated, making homeownership or renting a challenge for a family at the median income. The mortgage-to-rent gap is wide, meaning buying is notably more expensive than renting at current rates.
Arvada itself offers over a hundred miles of off-street trails, is designated a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community, and has a strong park presence with most residents within a half-mile of a park. Olde Town provides a compact, walkable district with shops, restaurants, and a commuter rail stop that connects to downtown Denver. The city's population has shown a slight recent decline after decades of steady growth, and the built environment remains suburban outside of the historic core. For a family considering Moore, these community assets are relevant, but the school's central academic numbers are the primary factor to weigh.
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