Aurora Academy Charter School vs. Lotus School For Excellence
Should you attend Aurora Academy Charter School or Lotus School For Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Aurora Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Lotus School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aurora Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,008 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lotus School For Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
536 students
1,008 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1448 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
66
Grade 1 Students
54
78
Grade 2 Students
55
68
Grade 3 Students
82
75
Grade 4 Students
56
77
Grade 5 Students
52
77
Grade 6 Students
77
100
Grade 7 Students
54
101
Grade 8 Students
41
102
Grade 9 Students
-
78
Grade 10 Students
-
73
Grade 11 Students
-
54
Grade 12 Students
-
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
45%
% Black
51%
39%
% White
9%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%