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#1574 of 1,815 schools in CO

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology

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 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12095 MONTVIEW BLVD, Aurora, CO 80010

  • Math 4% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 11% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.8% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-32.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.4 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism65.3%

Students at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency4%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 68 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
2025
Math
4%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 52Good 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

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
Cedar WoodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi26Compare →
Aurora Science & Tech Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.06–81.0 mi454Compare →
Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–121.1 mi2,256Compare →
Columbia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–8Not available653Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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
#39 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

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is a public middle school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology

What grades does North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology serve?

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology rank in CO?

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology ranks #1,574 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology a charter school?

No, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology a Title I school?

No, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?

91.3% of students at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.3%
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

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