Enrollment
821
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
Aurora Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080234000054
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Hills Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Hills Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Hills Middle School ranks #2 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Hills Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Hills Middle School
Aurora Hills Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 821 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 76.2% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 821 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 821 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students) and Rangeview High School (2,078 students) alongside Aurora Hills Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aurora Hills Middle School compares
Aurora Hills Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
African American 16.7%
White 6.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Aurora Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Aurora Hills Middle School.
$16,314
Per student
+0%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aurora Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~821 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora Hills Middle School
How many students attend Aurora Hills Middle School?
Aurora Hills Middle School has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Hills Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora Hills Middle School?
76.2% of students at Aurora Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Hills Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Hills Middle School?
Aurora Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Hills Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Hills Middle School ranks #2 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Aurora Hills Middle School a good school?
Aurora Hills Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Aurora Hills Middle School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.
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