Top Rankings
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 17,340 students in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Colorado.
Public Middle Schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
62 Schools
673 Schools
# Students
38,439 Students
312,442 Students
# Teachers
2,362 Teachers
19,108 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
# American Indian Students
263 Students
1,901 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,840 Students
11,056 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21,454 Students
109,396 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
35%
# Black Students
6,615 Students
14,374 Students
% Black Students
17%
5%
# White Students
5,587 Students
159,847 Students
% White Students
14%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
403 Students
929 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,277 Students
15,053 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,760
2,712
# Students in K Grade:
2,875
12,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,824
12,788
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,844
12,923
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,854
13,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,876
13,303
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,825
14,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,875
59,204
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,153
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,006
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,640
9,231
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,634
8,238
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,518
8,246
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,755
9,489
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,923 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,158 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$727 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$660 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,923
$15,247
Spending / Student
$17,158
$15,560
Best Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Quest K-8
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-3664
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 367-5983
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Grades: PK-8
| 961 students
Rank: #66.
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-6570
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Grades: K-12
| 956 students
Rank: #99.
Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Grades: PK-8
| 940 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Advanced Learning
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 500-5252
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clyde Miller K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Espana St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #1313.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Grades: K-12
| 773 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Harmony Ridge P-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-2000
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mrachek Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 South Telluride St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 750-2836
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1616.
Global Village Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16401 E Alameda Dr
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 309-6657
Grades: K-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1717.
Vega Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Macon Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1818.
Vanguard Classical School - West
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 691-2384
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1919.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Grades: 6-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Aurora Hills Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 South Uvalda St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12095 Montview Blvd
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7411
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7411
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #2222.
Boston K-8 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1365 Boston St.
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-6878
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-6878
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #2323.
East Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #2424.
South Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12310 East Parkview Dr
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Grades: 7-8
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
11351 E. Montview Blvd
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-0666
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-0666
Grades: K-12
| 796 students
Recent Articles
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary TimesWe explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
