Enrollment
565
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.9% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 565 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology.
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 North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology compares
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology.
$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 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
- 2,468
- 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 (~565 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology a good school?
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology earns 48/100 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 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.
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