- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080234000074
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology ranks #7 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080234000074 · Aurora, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 17.1:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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 565
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
565 students
What this shows North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology compares
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 113% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
African American 12.6%
White 5.3%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is about as mixed as 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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology'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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
How many students attend North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?
81.9% of students at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology?
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology ranks #7 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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology, 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.