Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Advanced Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Advanced Learning's student population of 789 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of Advanced Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Advanced Learning is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
15%
5%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Advanced Learning's ranking?
Academy Of Advanced Learning is ranked #1441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Academy Of Advanced Learning often compared to?
Academy Of Advanced Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Advanced Learning?
789 students attend Academy Of Advanced Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy Of Advanced Learning students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Advanced Learning?
Academy Of Advanced Learning has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy Of Advanced Learning offer ?
Academy Of Advanced Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Advanced Learning part of?
Academy Of Advanced Learning is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Advanced Learning located?
Academy Of Advanced Learning is located in the City Center North neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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