Aurora Quest K-8

Public K-8

 472 South Wheeling St
       Aurora, CO  80012-3571


(303) 343-3664

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,824 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.5%
African American:
21.7%
Hispanic:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Compare Details Aurora Quest K-8 ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aurora Quest K-8 ranks better than 98.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Aurora Quest K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.5%), African American (21.7%), Hispanic (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Quest K-8 is 20.3. 34 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Quest K-8 is $16,824. 22 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aurora Quest K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Quest K-8 4th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Aurora Quest K-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Quest K-8 6th of 481 Colorado public middle schools. (See Aurora Quest K-8 in the ranking list.)

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Aurora Joint District No. 28:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Joint District No. 28 111th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aurora Quest K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.37 1st 808 99.9%
2005 96.23 1st 823 99.9%
2006 96.46 1st 829 99.9%
2007 96.51 2nd 852 99.8%
2008 97.05 1st 849 99.9%
2009 96.26 2nd 872 99.8%
2010 96.42 3rd 925 99.7%
2011 96.22 2nd 935 99.8%
2012 96.92 1st 935 99.9%
2013 97.04 2nd 954 99.8%
2014 97.15 3rd 962 99.7%
2015 99.50 4th 938 99.6%
2016 99.64 3rd 914 99.7%
2017 99.55 2nd 929 99.8%
2018 99.49 2nd 917 99.8%
2019 99.62 2nd 965 99.8%
2021 98.84 5th 710 99.3%
2022 98.40 7th 921 99.2%
2023 98.80 4th 933 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.97 1st 75 98.7%
2022 100.00 1st 203 99.5%
2023 100.00 1st 265 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.98 3rd 690 99.6%
2019 99.27 2nd 758 99.7%
2021 97.62 7th 351 98.0%
2022 96.94 7th 595 98.8%
2023 98.06 6th 642 99.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.60 23rd 84 72.6%
2019 63.18 41st 110 62.7%
2022 51.85 14th 22 36.4%
2023 53.67 50th 82 39.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.20 2nd 693 99.7%
2019 99.20 2nd 764 99.7%
2021 97.73 4th 352 98.9%
2022 97.10 10th 594 98.3%
2023 97.72 6th 649 99.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.09 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.42 2nd 337 99.4%
2019 98.83 2nd 596 99.7%
2021 96.88 4th 288 98.6%
2022 95.26 9th 454 98.0%
2023 98.03 2nd 525 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aurora Quest K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 97.24 2nd 377 99.5%
2010 97.49 1st 409 99.8%
2011 96.73 4th 422 99.1%
2012 97.32 2nd 425 99.5%
2013 97.11 3rd 454 99.3%
2014 98.00 2nd 461 99.6%
2015 99.10 4th 436 99.1%
2016 99.46 3rd 400 99.3%
2017 99.64 2nd 424 99.5%
2018 99.58 1st 418 99.8%
2019 99.40 2nd 458 99.6%
2021 99.37 4th 369 98.9%
2022 99.22 4th 448 99.1%
2023 98.73 6th 480 98.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 100.00 1st 222 99.5%
2019 100.00 1st 240 99.6%
2022 100.00 1st 197 99.5%
2023 100.00 1st 241 99.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.05 1st 315 99.7%
2019 98.76 2nd 352 99.4%
2021 99.59 2nd 254 99.2%
2022 98.91 1st 326 99.7%
2023 97.51 4th 363 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.85 46th 134 65.7%
2023 61.32 62nd 125 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.53 1st 317 99.7%
2019 99.26 2nd 343 99.4%
2021 95.29 11th 249 95.6%
2022 98.51 7th 328 97.9%
2023 98.37 5th 356 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.22 1st 25 96.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.96 1st 165 99.4%
2019 99.98 1st 220 99.5%
2023 99.97 1st 198 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Aurora Quest K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.77 1st 199 99.5%
2019 98.88 1st 283 99.6%
2022 97.59 5th 265 98.1%
2023 96.57 7th 286 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 2, 2019

Open Quote Where to start... Good teset scores, Yes, BUT that is because they only accept the students who will give them those test scores. If your child is classified exceptional, 2E or just even just marches to the beat of their own drum, they will make your life miserable until your find a new school. There is a huge bully problem and they victim blame instead of dealing with the bully. Teachers are under qualified and not knowledgeable of truly exceptional children. The teacher we had for kindergarten truly believes the ADHD is a behavioral problem that can be treated and dealt with by using behavior modification, including public humiliation, verbal abuse and physical pain. Her 1st grade teacher wasn't any better. By the end of 1st grade my child became afraid of being at school. We pulled our daughter after 2 years of trying to make it work. Her new school accommodated our request (something we had been begging Quest to do for 2 years) within the first week of school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 25, 2017

Open Quote I love the school my children not only learn the academics they learn about Community. My children love their school and teachears. Everyone knows their name you feel welcome in this great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 2, 2016

Open Quote amazing Close Quote


by a student
Friday, August 1, 2014

Open Quote This is an absolutely wonderful school. I have attended since my third grade year, and I am now heading in to ninth grade. It's crazy how time has flown by, but like the saying goes "time flies when you're having fun!" which is exactly what we did. We all had so much fun in our years here. I was one of the speakers at the 2014 continuation, and I must say that by the end I was in tears. At Aurora Quest, students of all religions and races, thoughts and beliefs can come together as one student body and learn together. The staff is all very sweet, the teachers are wonderful, funny, helpful and understanding with their students. If you are debating sending your child to Quest, please do. You won't regret it. Close Quote


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Open Quote The Aurora Quest K-8 is a very good school academically. It also has great extracurricular activates. It made this far thanks to dedicated teachers, volunteers and parents.

School Digger has old school address.

Current address is:
17315 E. 2nd Ave.
Aurora, CO 80011
303-343-3664
Fax: 303-326-1237

Official website = http://quest.aurorak12.org/ Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aurora Quest K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 76 10 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 121 21 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2002 110 22 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2003 110 22 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2004 103 29 13 19 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 94 23 18 26 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 90 20 26 25 2 n/a n/a 0 163
2007 85 23 26 26 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 86 32 17 24 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 267 67 49 72 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2010 342 82 67 85 4 n/a n/a 0 580
2011 335 68 50 106 5 5 42 0 611
2012 311 69 62 109 4 6 43 0 604
2013 304 66 58 116 4 7 45 0 600
2014 313 54 61 104 4 7 46 0 589
2015 313 50 68 111 4 7 47 0 600
2016 314 58 64 107 3 6 45 0 597
2017 298 67 69 113 3 5 39 0 594
2018 298 66 66 125 3 4 37 0 599
2019 284 73 67 120 0 4 46 0 594
2020 265 80 75 123 0 3 49 0 595
2021 251 89 68 127 0 2 55 0 592
2022 239 106 56 122 1 1 61 0 586
2023 227 128 56 117 1 1 59 0 589

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Quest K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 6.6 14.8 9.2
2001 162 9.0 18.0 9.3
2002 158 10.7 14.8 12
2003 158 10.7 14.8 12
2004 165 9.2 17.9 10.3
2005 162 10.9 14.9 9.9
2006 163 8.9 18.3 8.6
2007 161 8.4 19.2 19.3
2008 160 8.4 19.0 15.6
2009 459 24.0 19.1 23.1
2010 580 28.5 20.3 21.4
2011 611 27.9 21.8 22.6
2012 604 30.5 19.8 25.8
2013 600 28.3 21.1 23.2
2014 589 28.2 20.8 20.4
2015 600 29.0 20.6 23.2
2016 597 28.0 21.3 20.3
2017 594 28.8 20.6 22.6
2018 599 28.6 20.9 25.4
2019 594 27.9 21.2 26.8
2020 595 27.9 21.2 34.1
2021 592 27.1 21.8 34.6
2022 586 28.9 20.2 38.9
2023 589 29.0 20.3 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Quest K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 6.6 14.8 9.2
2001 162 9.0 18.0 9.3
2002 158 10.7 14.8 12
2003 158 10.7 14.8 12
2004 165 9.2 17.9 10.3
2005 162 10.9 14.9 9.9
2006 163 8.9 18.3 8.6
2007 161 8.4 19.2 19.3
2008 160 8.4 19.0 15.6
2009 459 24.0 19.1 23.1
2010 580 28.5 20.3 21.4
2011 611 27.9 21.8 22.6
2012 604 30.5 19.8 25.8
2013 600 28.3 21.1 23.2
2014 589 28.2 20.8 20.4
2015 600 29.0 20.6 23.2
2016 597 28.0 21.3 20.3
2017 594 28.8 20.6 22.6
2018 599 28.6 20.9 25.4
2019 594 27.9 21.2 26.8
2020 595 27.9 21.2 34.1
2021 592 27.1 21.8 34.6
2022 586 28.9 20.2 38.9
2023 589 29.0 20.3 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Quest K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,275
2020 $13,362
2021 $14,743
2022 $16,824

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Quest K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 933 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 2nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 480 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)85.787.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)22.819.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)89.394.4
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)23.718
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)96.686.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)2723.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)89.781
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)1715.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Aurora Quest K-8)9386
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Aurora Joint District No. 28)15.914.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)94.788.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)28.524.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)9383.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)19.317
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)97.783.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)25.323.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)84.984.3
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)15.611.6
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)90.691.6
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)25.225
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)89.480.7
 8.7%
   7th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)14.511.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Aurora Quest K-8)71.865.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora Joint District No. 28)11.213.4
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)93.693.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)3024
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Aurora Quest K-8)88.693.5
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)19.317.3
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Quest K-8)93.388.1
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)26.423.3
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Aurora Quest K-8)88.885.7
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)18.215.2
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594589
 0.8%
African American73128
 75.3%
American Indian01
Asian6756
 16.4%
Hispanic120117
 2.5%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White284227
 20.1%
Two or More Races4659
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%40.9%
 14.1%


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Yes! Aurora Quest K-8 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 935 Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Aurora Quest K-8.

Students at Aurora Quest K-8 are 39% White, 22% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian.


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