Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Aurora Science & Tech 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's student population of 444 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
13%
4%
White
10%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's ranking?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is ranked #1308 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
444 students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offer ?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School part of?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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