- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Science & Tech Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080234006787Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks #3 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080234006787 · Aurora, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
448 enr · 14.9:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 448
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
448 students
What this shows Aurora Science & Tech Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Science & Tech Middle School compares
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
African American 7.8%
White 7.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Science & Tech Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Science & Tech Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 Science & Tech Middle School?
63.4% of students at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Science & Tech Middle School?
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aurora Science & Tech Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Science & Tech Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Aurora Science & Tech 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.