Thunder Ridge Middle School

Thunder Ridge Middle School serves 1,151 students in grades 6-8 in Aurora, Colorado, operating as a regular public school in the large suburban community of Arapahoe County. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, providing a manageable classroom environment for middle school learners. Academically, Thunder Ridge ranks #710 out of 1,831 Colorado schools, placing it in the 61st percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10.

The school shows room for academic growth, particularly in mathematics where 35% of students perform at proficient levels or above across all grade levels. The academic score of 6.8 out of 10 reflects the school's focus on student development during these crucial middle school years. Located on South Picadilly Street, Thunder Ridge sits within the 80015 ZIP code area, a well-established suburban community where median household income reaches $116,357 and nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median home value of $495,000 and low poverty rate of 4.2% reflect the area's economic stability. Thunder Ridge Middle School serves this thriving Aurora community of over 72,000 residents in a large suburban setting that offers families both educational opportunities and suburban amenities.