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#714 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 39% in state

Aurora Central Campus

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 school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11700 EAST 11TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80010

  • Math 24% vs CO 37% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 68.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate68%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism65.8%

Students at Aurora Central Campus score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
37%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
4%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Aurora Central Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$60,755

Median home value

$385,700

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

41%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aps Early Beginnings - a Zoom SiteEnrollment path unverified4.6PK0.6 mi35Compare →
Jamaica Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified3.1PK0.6 mi130Compare →
Cedar WoodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi26Compare →
Lotus School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–121.5 mi945Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#11 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

Aurora Central Campus 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 Aurora Central Campus

Aurora Central Campus is a public school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 2,256 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aurora Central Campus

What grades does Aurora Central Campus serve?

Aurora Central Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Aurora Central Campus?

Aurora Central Campus has an enrollment of approximately 2,256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Central Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Central Campus is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aurora Central Campus rank in CO?

Aurora Central Campus ranks #714 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Aurora Central Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Aurora Central Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Aurora Central Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Central Campus has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Aurora Central Campus a charter school?

No, Aurora Central Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aurora Central Campus a Title I school?

No, Aurora Central Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora Central Campus?

86.9% of students at Aurora Central Campus 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
2,256
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
127
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.8%
4-Year Graduation
68.0%
Area population (ZIP 80010)
42,010
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
31.9
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80010; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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