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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Viejo Elementary School serves the northern part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Viejo Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Viejo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Viejo Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #1081 out of 1,748 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
35% of Mission Viejo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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