Serving 821 students in grades 6-8, Aurora Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aurora Hills Middle School serves the west part of Aurora, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles and the furthest edge located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Hills Middle School's student population of 821 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Hills Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
65%
37%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Hills Middle School's ranking?
Aurora Hills Middle School is ranked #1705 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aurora Hills Middle School often compared to?
Aurora Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Middle School, Aurora Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Hills Middle School?
821 students attend Aurora Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Aurora Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Hills Middle School?
Aurora Hills Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Hills Middle School offer ?
Aurora Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Hills Middle School part of?
Aurora Hills Middle School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Aurora Hills Middle School located?
Aurora Hills Middle School is located in the Aurora Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Aurora Hills.
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