Aurora Academy Charter School vs. Lotus School For Excellence
Should you attend Aurora Academy Charter School or Lotus School For Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Aurora Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lotus School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aurora Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 951 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lotus School For Excellence 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
512 students
951 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1461 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
61
Grade 1 Students
78
73
Grade 2 Students
56
72
Grade 3 Students
51
72
Grade 4 Students
77
71
Grade 5 Students
58
73
Grade 6 Students
51
93
Grade 7 Students
42
94
Grade 8 Students
47
87
Grade 9 Students
-
80
Grade 10 Students
-
76
Grade 11 Students
-
54
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
31%
41%
% Black
46%
43%
% White
13%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
