Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School 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 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's student population of 454 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School 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 Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1204 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
11%
5%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's ranking?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is ranked #1204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
454 students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offer ?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aurora Science & Tech Middle School part of?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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