Summary:
The five public elementary schools serving zip code 80439 in Evergreen, Colorado — spanning grades PK–5 and PK–8 — form a high-performing cluster of 1,659 students across two districts: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Clear Creek School District No. Re-1.
Among the five schools, Bergen Elementary School stands out as the top overall academic performer, ranking 59th in the state with 80.3% ELA proficiency and the highest science scores. Wilmot Elementary School is the most improved and leads in math at 69.2%, while Marshdale Elementary School has the lowest poverty rate and a balanced ELA/math profile. Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen offers a unique K–8 pathway with the lowest student-teacher ratio among Jefferson County schools in the area, and King-Murphy Elementary School serves the smallest enrollment with the lowest chronic absenteeism at 12.1% and a dramatic ranking jump.
Every school in this zip code exceeds state averages in both ELA and math by wide margins, with average ELA proficiency of 69.7% versus 44.7% statewide and average math of 59.7% versus 37.3%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low — ranging from 12.1% to 17.9% compared to 28.4% statewide. However, class size doesn't predict results: King-Murphy has the lowest student-teacher ratio but the lowest test scores, while Bergen has the largest ratio and the highest ELA and science scores. Families can choose between Bergen for top-tier reading and science, Wilmot for math strength and momentum, Marshdale for consistent balance, Rocky Mountain Academy for a K–8 option, or King-Murphy for a small, improving school.
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