Murphy Creek K-8 School

1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Murphy Creek K-8 School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
735 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy Creek K-8 School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#399 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
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43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murphy Creek K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
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(20-21)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
35%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
35%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Murphy Creek K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murphy Creek K-8 School's ranking?
Murphy Creek K-8 School is ranked #399 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Murphy Creek K-8 School often compared to?
Murphy Creek K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Frontier K-8, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, Aurora Quest K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School?
735 students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Murphy Creek K-8 School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Murphy Creek K-8 School offer ?
Murphy Creek K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Murphy Creek K-8 School part of?
In what neighborhood is Murphy Creek K-8 School located?
Murphy Creek K-8 School is located in the Murphy Creek neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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