Elementary Schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28

The Aurora Joint District No. 28 in Colorado is home to 42 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th. The district encompasses a mix of public and public charter schools, with a wide range of academic performance across the schools.

A few schools stand out in the district, including Aurora Quest K-8, which is ranked 3rd out of 950 Colorado elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Other high-performing schools include Murphy Creek K-8 School and Aurora Frontier K-8, both of which are ranked in the top 342 schools in the state and have over 50% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

However, the district as a whole appears to be struggling, with the majority of schools performing well below the state average on standardized tests. This is reflected in the district's low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. There is a wide range in performance, with some schools like Crawford Elementary and Park Lane Elementary having very low proficiency rates, under 10% in some cases. Addressing the systemic challenges, such as attendance and socioeconomic disparities, will be crucial for improving outcomes across the district.