Sky Vista Middle School

4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, Sky Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sky Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sky Vista Middle School's student population of 907 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
907 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Sky Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky Vista Middle School is 0.73, 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)
#922 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sky Vista Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sky Vista Middle 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.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sky Vista Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sky Vista Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sky Vista Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Sky Vista Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sky Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sky Vista Middle School's ranking?
Sky Vista Middle School is ranked #922 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sky Vista Middle School often compared to?
Sky Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunder Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sky Vista Middle School?
907 students attend Sky Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sky Vista Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sky Vista Middle School?
Sky Vista Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sky Vista Middle School offer ?
Sky Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sky Vista Middle School part of?

School Calendar

View the Sky Vista Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   8/16/2022
love school.
- Posted by Administrator - poop
5   7/21/2021
I went to this school for 3 years and it was amazing. The teachers and staff showed that they truly did care for their students inside of school and out, and they''re extremely patient with their students. All teachers supported their students while giving us our education. Everywhere you went in the building you could find a teacher or staff member that was willing to help you out with anything you need whether that be with schoolwork or something more serious like mental health. You can even find teachers who will give you a good laugh. All of the school clubs were even fun, they helped you interact with other students and add to your overall experience at the school. Plus the athletics are really fun too, all of the coaches are always there to help you get better at your sport and they will never shame you for doing something wrong. After going here for 3 years and being able to experience everything that this school has to offer, I don''t think any school will ever be able to compare to Sky Vista.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
5   4/1/2021
This school is soooooo much better than the last one I went to! I love it here, and the teachers are really nice!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Allie
5   3/31/2021
I love this school. We moved here recently, and I have been so impressed with the community the staff builds with their students and the expectations they have for them! Sky Vista is honestly a really wonderful school, and if you want your kids to get a great education and feel cared for, send them here!
- Posted by Parent - JJ
1   3/25/2020
One of these security guards not naming names [she] has no idea what she's doing and calls student deaf.
- Posted by Parent - Joe
3   8/20/2019
I mean this school is pretty good but some of these rules that we have are an outrage. We have had a lunch lady say a straight-up a lie and a student was in trouble for no reason what so ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mason Roberts

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 907 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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