Thunder Ridge Middle School

5250 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,116 students in grades 6-8, Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thunder Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,116 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Ridge Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#806 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
33%
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45-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
35%
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Black
11%
4%
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White
53%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Thunder Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunder Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge Middle School is ranked #806 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Thunder Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Thunder Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School, Sky Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Ridge Middle School?
1,116 students attend Thunder Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thunder Ridge Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge Middle School?
Thunder Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge Middle School offer ?
Thunder Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thunder Ridge Middle School part of?
Thunder Ridge Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

School Calendar

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Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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