Serving 1,037 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,037 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory's student population of 1,037 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,037 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 0.72, which is more 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
#1068 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
16%
5%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory's ranking?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is ranked #1068 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory often compared to?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratoryis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
1,037 students attend Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory offer ?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory part of?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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