Serving 448 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 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (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 448 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1357 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
79%
37%
Black
8%
5%
White
7%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 #1357 out of 1,748 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
448 students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offer ?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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