Best Public Schools in Edgewater, CO

The city of Edgewater, Colorado is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Lumberg Elementary School and Edgewater Elementary School) and one junior/senior high school (Jefferson Junior/Senior High School), all part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

Among the three schools, Edgewater Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates on CMAS tests compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Jefferson Junior/Senior High School and Lumberg Elementary School struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of schools in the state.

Despite the disparities in academic performance, all three schools in Edgewater serve a high-needs population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 71.16% to 83.08%. The district should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs to address the issues of chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement, particularly at the lower-performing schools, while also investigating the factors that contribute to the success of Edgewater Elementary School to inform strategies for improvement across the district.