- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
Sky Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sky Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080291001878
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Vista Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #15 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Vista Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Vista Middle School ranks #15 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Sky Vista Middle School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 080291001878 · Aurora, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 19:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Sky Vista Middle School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sky Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 969
Sky Vista Middle School
969 students
What this shows Sky Vista Middle School reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Vista Middle School compares
Sky Vista 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Sky Vista Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sky Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sky Vista Middle School
How many students attend Sky Vista Middle School?
Sky Vista Middle School has 969 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Vista Middle School is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sky Vista Middle School?
21.5% of students at Sky Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sky Vista Middle School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Vista Middle School?
Sky Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sky Vista Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Vista Middle School ranks #15 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Sky Vista Middle School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.