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Aurora Academy Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 503 students

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Posted September 21, 2012

We have 2 children in this school for the past 5 years. I volunteer every week in the classroom and my husband is a Cub Scout den leader. We LOVE this school. Academics are outstanding, but more than that, the staff is entirely supportive of what makes the best learning environment for your child. I have had zero negative experiences thus far (we were going to homeschool but got in one week before school started so went with Aurora Academy instead). We have never regretted it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2011

i used to go to this school and its the most amazing school. the teachers are very dedicated and many have been teaching for years. theres also an avrege about 50 kids per grade so everyone knows everyone. parents are greatly involved in this school so if u are a parent you have to be willing to make a commitment. this is not like any other charter school it develops your child into a great leader and the ability to make strong choices. theres many sports teams that often recieve some of the highest reputations. their music and art programs have award winning bands. the corriculum is unlike any other where all of the kids learn extremely well and are so advanced compared school. its more affective to enrole your child at a younger grade at this school because of the revisiting and the building or the knoledge that develops at a young age. this is more than the avrege school because the students are more like family and the teachers are so dedicated to their students sometimes on a personal level and willing to make a great commitment and really relate to any child team building and bonding is also practiced.. any one who goes here is guarenteed to succeed in high school and in life


Posted May 17, 2011

My twins are finishing their third year at this school and we have been happy with the school from day one and will continue their education with Aurora Academy. We have been very pleased with the high level of education they have received and their excitement for learning. If there ever has been an issue it is quickly resolved in a professional manner. The parents are highly involved, and although this can be challenging to fulfill the required volunteer hours with two younger children at home, there are inumerable opportunities to fulfill your hours and I love how this creates a great parent-teacher relationship and evan my sons' fellow students are happy to see me. I agree whole-heartedly with the previous comment regarding the school motto...."expect more, acheive more" ....the perfect definition of this school, its high level of education, staff, parent involvement, and student acheivement and respect. Need I say more!! My only complaint....having to drive 20 minutes for lack of a better school nearby!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2010

Aurora Academy provides a challenging curriculum and the staff is focused on helping each student succeed. This school gave my two sons a big jump start when they went to high school. The staff is professional, and the parents are dedicated to the program. My niece and nephews are now going to Aurora Academy and each of their families have been very happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I love Aurora Academy and my kids do too. They have both achieved high grades than a traditional public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I love the Core Knowledge Curriculum. The parent involvement is outstanding. The teachers are dedicated and work hard for less pay than most districts offer. We are a school with a lot of heart!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

We are the first charter school in Aurora, Co. This is our 10th year. We have great students and administrators. Substitutes love coming to our school. They are amazed on how the mission of our school resonates among students, all staff and administration. Our school is run by our board of directors who are all parents of attending students. Check out our Csap scores for our middle school over the years, and the after school activities we offer our students. We are a perfect example of 'small is good' in regard to student population and class size. America needs to embrace the concept of charter schools.


Posted October 23, 2009

The Core Knowledge curriculum provides an excellent well rounded learning for my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

I love Aurora Academy for several reasons. It offers the Core Knowledge Curriculum, the Staff is committed to our kids and families and the school community is small enough that everyone knows each other. It's a super place to send your children!! I found that once my kids entered a 'regular' public school they were so much further ahead of their peers. Aurora Academy has given my kids(all four) a real advantage. Thanks Aurora Academy!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

We have amazing and invested teachers, curious, hardworking students, a supportive administration behind us and a rich curriculum preparing our community for excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

We have the best kids and the best staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Our school is based on volunteer hours from the parents, so the parents are really involved. The education is advandced compared to other schools. I am so glad we found this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Aurora Academy prepared my child to be successful in high school. It teaches traditional math so students actually learn math. It teaches about what makes our country great without ignoring our flaws. It provides a solid, traditional 'liberal arts' education in the k-12 grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

My children are getting the best start in life. Aurora Academy motto is expect more achive more and I see that in my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

As a Charter School the high level of parent involvement and parent participation in our kids school makes all the difference in the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Aurora Academy has the best teachers and parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2009

There is a lack of leadership in this school. I was treated rudely by the administration. I also noticed that there were big class sizes and no para in the room. I thought a charter school would have smaller class sizes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2009

This school has taught me soo many things. Compared to kids from the other schools i think we've been taught very well. Although i think they should chillax sometimes,their discipline is good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 14, 2009

Outstanding School, you can't please everyone but my children's performance speaks volumes for the quality of instruction and school leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

there is an obvious lack of leadership. no one is on the same page . Try visiting your own child and you will be turned away.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
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 71% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Reading

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
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 64% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
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 61% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
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 Students79%
Female68%
Male87%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible61%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Reading

All Students85%
Female77%
Male90%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Free lunch eligible67%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable85%

Writing

All Students62%
Female55%
Male67%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%
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 Students73%
Female82%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Reading

All Students67%
Female82%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%

Writing

All Students51%
Female68%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
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 Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Science

All Students37%
Female38%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students39%
Female46%
Male33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
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 Students61%
Female68%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%

Reading

All Students73%
Female88%
Male60%
Black (not Hispanic)64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible71%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%

Writing

All Students51%
Female60%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
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 Students59%
Female66%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
White (not Hispanic)87%
Free lunch eligible73%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Writing

All Students75%
Female79%
Male70%
Black (not Hispanic)56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible68%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
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 Students70%
Female82%
Male60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%

Reading

All Students85%
Female96%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)94%
Free lunch eligible100%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable81%

Science

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%

Writing

All Students72%
Female77%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Free lunch eligiblen/a
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%
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
White 49% 61%
Black 24% 6%
Hispanic 23% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 28%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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10251 East 1st Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone: (303) 367-5983

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