Drake Junior High School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Junior High School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
West Middle School
Greenwood Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students
| Measure | Drake Junior High School Arvada, Colorado | West Middle School Greenwood Village, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 262 | #22 of 262 |
| National rank | #3970 of 15,369 | #2918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| city | Arvada | Greenwood Village |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 67.1).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 18.9%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.0).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 1,002.
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 Drake Junior High School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (72.1 vs 67.1 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 Drake Junior High School and West Middle School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Greenwood Village in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Junior High School: 1,002. West Middle School: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Junior High School and West Middle School rank in Colorado?
Drake Junior High School is 38th of 262 and West Middle School is 22nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).