Boston K-8 School
Tel:
(303)364-6878
- Boston K-8 School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Boston K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Boston K-8 School's student population of 415 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Boston K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Boston K-8 School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1512 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 34% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Boston K-8 School is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kenton Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Kenton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
0.2 miles
1255 Kenton St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303)364-0947 0.2 PK-5 617 - Aurora Aurora West College Preparatory Academy Grades: 6-12 | 1257 students
0.4 miles
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303)366-2671 0.4 6-12 1257 - Aurora Jamaica Child Development Center Grades: PK | 207 students
0.5 miles
800 Jamaica Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)364-8126 0.5 PK 207 - Aurora Aps Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site Grades: PK | 42 students
0.6 miles
812 Jamaica Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303)326-1018 0.6 PK 42 - Aurora Aurora Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 2209 students
0.6 miles
11700 East 11th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303)340-1600 0.6 9-12 2209
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