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Murphy Creek K-8 School vs. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

Should you attend Murphy Creek K-8 School or Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory? 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.
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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%
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
: 
4/
10
Bottom 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 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
784 students
937 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphy Creek K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
52 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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%)
#1059 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CO)
25%
(Bottom 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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)
36%
(Bottom 50% 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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)
11-19%
(Bottom 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
61
Kindergarten Students
71
72
Grade 1 Students
88
84
Grade 2 Students
74
92
Grade 3 Students
85
94
Grade 4 Students
90
113
Grade 5 Students
85
99
Grade 6 Students
76
100
Grade 7 Students
86
109
Grade 8 Students
86
113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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.
% Asian
5%
6%
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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%
44%
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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%
15%
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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%
n/a
% 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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
0.71
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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%
48%
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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%
8%
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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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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