How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, CO | Aurora, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 636 | 714 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.8% | 51.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,111 | $15,158 |
| District | Aurora Public Schools | Cherry Creek School District #5 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.6% | 28.3% |
| African American | 16.7% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.0% | 40.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 228:1 | 430:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.2% | 43.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 95 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.