Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mission Viejo Elementary 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Viejo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mission Viejo Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Viejo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Viejo Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
11%
4%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Viejo Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Viejo Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mission Viejo Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Viejo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mission Viejo Elementary School?
552 students attend Mission Viejo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mission Viejo Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Viejo Elementary School?
Mission Viejo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mission Viejo Elementary School offer ?
Mission Viejo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Viejo Elementary School part of?
Mission Viejo Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Mission Viejo Elementary School located?
Mission Viejo Elementary School is located in the Mission Viejo neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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