Serving 1,106 students in grades 6-8, Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thunder Ridge Middle School serves the eastern part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,106 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,106 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
'Dream Big, Inspire Everyone'
School Rankings
Thunder Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Ridge Middle School is 0.69, 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
#816 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge Middle School is ranked #816 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Thunder Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Thunder Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sky Vista Middle School, Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Ridge Middle School?
1,106 students attend Thunder Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thunder Ridge Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge Middle School?
Thunder Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge Middle School offer ?
Thunder Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thunder Ridge Middle School part of?
Thunder Ridge Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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