Bear Creek K-8 School vs D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,212 students
| Measure | Bear Creek K-8 School Lakewood, Colorado | D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #556 of 993 | #10 of 307 |
| National rank | #31982 of 50,301 | #1232 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 863 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 80% |
| city | Lakewood | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 39.9).
- •D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 30%).
- •D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 48%).
- •D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 50.5%).
- •Bear Creek K-8 School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.9).
- •D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 863.
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 K-8 School better than D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 39.9 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 K-8 School and D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek K-8 School: 863. D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek K-8 School and D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek K-8 School is 556th of 993 and D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School is 10th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).