Murphy Creek K-8 School vs Dakota Valley Elementary School
Murphy Creek K-8 School has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, Murphy Creek K-8 School leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
Aurora, CO
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
784 students
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Aurora, CO
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
584 students
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| Metric | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Dakota Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 41.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #1,125 of 1,829 | #1,386 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Dakota Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Dakota Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 784 | 584 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 41.3% |
| District | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah |
| City | Aurora | Aurora |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Aurora (80018) | Aurora (80013) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,390 | $97,167 |
| Median Home Value | $558,800 | $453,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,542 | $1,978 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.9% | 33.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 10.6% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |