Serving 856 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Village Academy Aurora 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 12% (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 12:1 is lower 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: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Village Academy Aurora ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Global Village Academy Aurora's student population of 856 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Village Academy Aurora 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 Global Village Academy Aurora is 0.53, 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
#1549 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
66%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Village Academy Aurora's ranking?
Global Village Academy Aurora is ranked #1549 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Global Village Academy Aurora often compared to?
Global Village Academy Aurorais often viewed alongside schools like Global Village Academy - North, Global Village Academy - Douglas County by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% 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 Global Village Academy Aurora?
856 students attend Global Village Academy Aurora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Global Village Academy Aurora students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Village Academy Aurora?
Global Village Academy Aurora has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Global Village Academy Aurora offer ?
Global Village Academy Aurora offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Global Village Academy Aurora part of?
Global Village Academy Aurora is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Village Academy Aurora located?
Global Village Academy Aurora is located in the Centretech neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break-No School (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day Back to School After Winter Break (Events)
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break-No School (Events)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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