Excellent
#291 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 16% in state
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Middle 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 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10455 EAST 25TH AVENUE, Aurora, CO 80010
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 17% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aurora Science & Tech Middle School 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| North Middle School Health Sciences and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Montview Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Columbia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #5 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 Science & Tech Middle School 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 Science & Tech Middle School
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 454 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
What grades does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School serve?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School rank in CO?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks #291 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Science & Tech Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School a Title I school?
No, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
87.7% of students at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (303) 524-6397
- 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 · 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 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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