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#783 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 43% in state
Lotus School for Excellence
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 school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
11001-A EAST ALAMEDA AVENUE, Aurora, CO 80012
- Math 16% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lotus School for Excellence score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lotus School for Excellence 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
$69,835
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80012; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,256 | Compare → |
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Denver Academy of TorahPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Aurora Science & Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 3.1 mi | 309 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #13 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
Lotus School for Excellence 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 Lotus School for Excellence
Lotus School for Excellence is a public school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 945 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lotus School for Excellence
What grades does Lotus School for Excellence serve?
Lotus School for Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lotus School for Excellence?
Lotus School for Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lotus School for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Lotus School for Excellence is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lotus School for Excellence rank in CO?
Lotus School for Excellence ranks #783 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lotus School for Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Lotus School for Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lotus School for Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lotus School for Excellence has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lotus School for Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Lotus School for Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lotus School for Excellence a Title I school?
No, Lotus School for Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lotus School for Excellence?
89.8% of students at Lotus School for Excellence 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 945
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (303) 360-0052
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 80012)
- 51,389
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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 80012; 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
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