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Aurora West College Preparatory Academy

Public | 6-9 | 818 students

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Posted December 17, 2011

This is the best School I've ever been to! Since August 7, 2010, I have been a student here. My experience, so far, was Outstanding! The councling there is great! The teachers care a lot about your education and transition to college. This is also the first 6-12 school I've ever been in and the largest! My grades have greatly gotten better since I went to this school. Before I came here, my GPA was 2.0. Right now it is 2.7. I'm kind of sad that I will be leaving the school very shortly. Thank you for reading.


Posted August 2, 2009

West is a really cool school the teacher really care about you and you doing your best and you do REALLy LEARN the kids there are nice and really cool if your nice then they will be nice to and make you feel really good!!!! One of the best schools i have ever been to!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 27, 2008

West Middle School is the best school I have ever seen! Its better than thoses of Cherry Creek! It has some great oppertunities for kids to learn and it encourages the kids to do better at school. Its not true that the kids are mean. They are only mean if your mean. All the teachers are nice and respect the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2007

I thought the school was a terrible experience. I'm a former student and had to trasnfer to another middle school. The kids there are some of the meanest people I had ever encountered, the teachers aren't very commited to they're teaching, and the electives are not very good either.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 12, 2004

West is a middle school that is academically falling. This school is diverse. Many classes are offered in spanish while only some classes are offered for English speaking students.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Female32%
Male26%
Black (not Hispanic)24%
Asian18%
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable31%

Reading

All Students32%
Female36%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)38%
Asian12%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%

Writing

All Students27%
Female33%
Male19%
Black (not Hispanic)28%
Asian12%
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students18%
Female18%
Male19%
Black (not Hispanic)12%
Asian0%
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities20%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable17%

Reading

All Students36%
Female42%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)27%
Asian9%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%

Writing

All Students38%
Female49%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)31%
Asian9%
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)9%
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students17%
Female21%
Male15%
Black (not Hispanic)8%
Asian6%
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible16%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities19%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable19%

Reading

All Students29%
Female37%
Male23%
Black (not Hispanic)35%
Asian12%
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)44%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%

Science

All Students15%
Female19%
Male12%
Black (not Hispanic)8%
Asian6%
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities16%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)1%
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%

Writing

All Students19%
Female33%
Male9%
Black (not Hispanic)15%
Asian6%
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligible31%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities22%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students34%
Female44%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female80%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible67%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a

Writing

All Students46%
Female55%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible47%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)8%
Language proficiency status - not applicablen/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 81% 28%
Black 11% 6%
White 5% 61%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone: (303) 366-2671

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