Excellent
#154 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
Murphy Creek 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 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 S OLD TOM MORRIS ROAD, Aurora, CO 80018
- Math 54% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murphy Creek K-8 School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murphy Creek K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$127,390
Median home value
$558,800
Median rent
$2,542/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Peak P-8 ExploratoryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 937 | Compare → |
| Harmony Ridge P-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Aurora Frontier K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Side Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 508 | 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.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Murphy Creek 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 Murphy Creek K-8 School
Murphy Creek 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 784 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murphy Creek K-8 School
What grades does Murphy Creek K-8 School serve?
Murphy Creek K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murphy Creek K-8 School rank in CO?
Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks #154 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Murphy Creek K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murphy Creek K-8 School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Murphy Creek K-8 School a charter school?
No, Murphy Creek K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murphy Creek K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Murphy Creek K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murphy Creek K-8 School?
55.5% of students at Murphy Creek 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
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (303) 366-0579
- Area population (ZIP 80018)
- 17,129
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 80018; 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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