Murphy Creek K-8 School vs Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Murphy Creek K-8 School and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.9 out of 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
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Aurora, CO
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
937 students
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| Metric | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 55.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #1,125 of 1,829 | #1,248 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 32th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murphy Creek K-8 School | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 784 | 937 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 55.8% |
| District | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
| City | Aurora | Aurora |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Aurora (80018) | Aurora (80018) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,390 | $127,390 |
| Median Home Value | $558,800 | $558,800 |
| Median Rent | $2,542 | $2,542 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.9% | 39.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |