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#947 of 1,815 schools in CO
Academy of Advanced Learning
Elementary School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Aurora, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
431 N SABLE BLVD, Aurora, CO 80011
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy of Advanced Learning score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Advanced Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,719
Median home value
$367,200
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| St Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #19 of 56
- District spending per student
- $18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy of Advanced Learning is listed in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Advanced Learning
Academy of Advanced Learning is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 773 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Advanced Learning
What grades does Academy of Advanced Learning serve?
Academy of Advanced Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy of Advanced Learning?
Academy of Advanced Learning has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Advanced Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Advanced Learning is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Advanced Learning rank in CO?
Academy of Advanced Learning ranks #947 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Academy of Advanced Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Advanced Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Advanced Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Advanced Learning has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Academy of Advanced Learning a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Advanced Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of Advanced Learning a Title I school?
No, Academy of Advanced Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Advanced Learning?
83.8% of students at Academy of Advanced Learning qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (720) 500-5252
- Area population (ZIP 80011)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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