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Murphy Creek K-8 School vs. Aurora Frontier K-8

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School Overview

School
Murphy Creek K-8 School
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Aurora Frontier K-8
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aurora Frontier K-8 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 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
784 students
757 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murphy Creek K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aurora Frontier K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphy Creek K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aurora Frontier K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murphy Creek K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aurora Frontier K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Creek K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Frontier K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#415 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#579 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murphy Creek K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aurora Frontier K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CO)
38%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy Creek K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora Frontier K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy Creek K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora Frontier K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murphy Creek K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aurora Frontier K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
16
Kindergarten Students
71
82
Grade 1 Students
88
77
Grade 2 Students
74
78
Grade 3 Students
85
75
Grade 4 Students
90
85
Grade 5 Students
85
89
Grade 6 Students
76
90
Grade 7 Students
86
73
Grade 8 Students
86
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murphy Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aurora Frontier K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murphy Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aurora Frontier K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murphy Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aurora Frontier K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murphy Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aurora Frontier K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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