Falcon Creek Middle School
Falcon Creek Middle School serves 925 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Falcon Creek Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Falcon Creek Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Falcon Creek Middle School's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 925 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Falcon Creek Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Falcon Creek Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #495 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Falcon Creek Middle School is Grandview High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thunder Ridge Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rolling Hills Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Rolling Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
0.6 miles
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400 0.6 PK-5 596 - Aurora Heritage Heights Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 244 students
0.7 miles
20050 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 870-9541 0.7 K-6 244 - Aurora Grandview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,773 students
0.9 miles
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500 0.9 9-12 2,773 - Aurora Timberline Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 644 students
0.9 miles
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200 0.9 PK-5 644 - Aurora Peakview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
1.2 miles
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100 1.2 PK-5 643
School Reviews
| 4 Let me start by saying I wanted to give 5 stars.We have had 3 kids go through this school. 90% of their experience has been fine, with good teachers, largely, and a strong learning environment.. The down side is the lunch setup, which I understand to be in order to limit bullying/student "down" time. However, it's been a net negative experience for my kids. The last thing is they (and by they I am referencing the governing body) seem to want to ignore students who misbehave. Decisive action is not taken to stop things like bullying, or general disruptive behaviors. Otherwise, it's been great.Excelling in music, math and English. Great job there. - Posted by Parent - Davidw |
| 5 Would recomwnd this school for everyone. - Posted by Student/Alumni - mbarr |
| 5 This school is ok. Though the teachers are the most helpful and can be annoying, but they have helped me the most in the two years I've been going here. Falcon Creek has two helpful programs called aim and avid. Though I am only in aim, I've heard many great things about avid. I remain on my journey to high school and college. But if there may be one thing bad about this school, it will be the new lunch. Please reconsidering getting more staff and changing it back to normal for future kids. Thanks. - Posted by Student/Alumni - cjohn |
| 5 This school is really great I am in seventh grade. This school has about 6 programs that anyone can be in like A.I.M or Avid. I am in A.I.M and my skills have grown so much from when I was in 5th grade. The sports that are here work on individuals than they look at the big picture. There is an Honor Roll for students that achieve a 3.5 gpa or higher. This place is a really great school! - Posted by Student/Alumni - jaely |
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