Serving 867 students in grades 6-8, Mrachek Middle 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 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mrachek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mrachek Middle School's student population of 867 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mrachek Middle 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 Mrachek Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
53%
36%
Black
17%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mrachek Middle School's ranking?
Mrachek Middle School is ranked #1616 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mrachek Middle School often compared to?
Mrachek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mrachek Middle School?
867 students attend Mrachek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mrachek Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mrachek Middle School?
Mrachek Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mrachek Middle School offer ?
Mrachek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mrachek Middle School part of?
Mrachek Middle School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Mrachek Middle School located?
Mrachek Middle School is located in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Aurora Highlands.
School Reviews
3 3/25/2020
At this school, it's a case of your behavior determines your experience. For me, I've had a pretty good experience, but for the trouble makers they go on and on about how much they hate school. The students can be very rude at times, and same with some teachers but it's an ok school.
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