Murphy Creek K-8 School vs. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Should I attend Murphy Creek K-8 School or Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 961 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
671 students
961 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1098 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
90
Kindergarten Students
60
87
Grade 1 Students
67
94
Grade 2 Students
66
105
Grade 3 Students
77
93
Grade 4 Students
71
94
Grade 5 Students
85
94
Grade 6 Students
75
97
Grade 7 Students
72
102
Grade 8 Students
70
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
40%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
40%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
