Bear Creek High School vs Westgate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,344 students
Westgate Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Bear Creek High School Lakewood, Colorado | Westgate Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 307 | #846 of 993 |
| National rank | #8467 of 16,910 | #44005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,344 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 15% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 21.4).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 21%).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 68.9%).
- •Westgate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.2).
- •Bear Creek High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 305.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Creek High School better than Westgate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Creek High School and Westgate Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek High School: 1,344. Westgate Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek High School and Westgate Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek High School is 139th of 307 and Westgate Elementary School is 846th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).