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#979 of 1,815 schools in CO
Vega Collegiate Academy
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 charter elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1345 MACON STREET, Aurora, CO 80010
- Math 16% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vega Collegiate Academy score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vega Collegiate Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| St Therese Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,256 | Compare → |
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 26 | 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.
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
- #20 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
Vega Collegiate Academy 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 Vega Collegiate Academy
Vega Collegiate Academy is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vega Collegiate Academy
What grades does Vega Collegiate Academy serve?
Vega Collegiate Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vega Collegiate Academy?
Vega Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vega Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vega Collegiate Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vega Collegiate Academy rank in CO?
Vega Collegiate Academy ranks #979 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Vega Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vega Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vega Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vega Collegiate Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Vega Collegiate Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vega Collegiate Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vega Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Vega Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vega Collegiate Academy?
96.8% of students at Vega Collegiate Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.7%
- Phone
- (720) 390-6975
- Area population (ZIP 80010)
- 42,010
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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