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Boston K-8 School

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 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1365 BOSTON ST., Aurora, CO 80010

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2021)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at Boston K-8 School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Boston K-8 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

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
Crawford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.6 mi540Compare →
Vanguard Classical School - WestCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–80.7 mi365Compare →
William (bill) Roberts Ece-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0K–80.7 mi851Compare →
Early Learning Center at New Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK0.8 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#40 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

Boston K-8 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 Boston K-8 School

Boston K-8 School is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,595 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boston K-8 School

What grades does Boston K-8 School serve?

Boston K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Boston K-8 School?

Boston K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston K-8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boston K-8 School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boston K-8 School rank in CO?

Boston K-8 School ranks #1,595 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Boston K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boston K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Boston K-8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston K-8 School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Boston K-8 School a charter school?

No, Boston K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boston K-8 School a Title I school?

No, Boston K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boston K-8 School?

94.5% of students at Boston K-8 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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