How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sky Vista Middle School | Thunder Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, CO | Aurora, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,106 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 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 | Sky Vista Middle School | Thunder Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,158 | $15,158 |
| District | Cherry Creek School District #5 | Cherry Creek School District #5 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sky Vista Middle School | Thunder Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.7% | 48.1% |
| African American | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% | 24.5% |
| Asian | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sky Vista Middle School | Thunder Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461:1 | 372:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 33.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 3 |
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.