Serving 454 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1357 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
11%
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's ranking?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is ranked #1357 out of 1,748 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
454 students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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