For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,479 students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public middle school in Heather Ridge is Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO include Prairie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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