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Academy of Advanced Learning

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Public, Charter Grades K-8

Summary

Academy of Advanced Learning is a public charter elementary school serving 789 students in grades K-8 in Aurora, Colorado, which is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (73.26%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (66.41% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite serving a diverse student population, Academy of Advanced Learning consistently ranks in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS tests, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1% and the district average of 24.2%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner students.

In comparison, nearby schools like Aurora Quest K-8 and Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy significantly outperform Academy of Advanced Learning on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates on CMAS tests and higher statewide rankings. These nearby schools serve student populations that are more racially and socioeconomically diverse, yet they are able to achieve much stronger academic outcomes. The data suggests that Academy of Advanced Learning has significant room for improvement, and examining the practices and strategies of the higher-performing nearby schools could provide insights into effective approaches for supporting the unique needs of the Academy of Advanced Learning student population.

773

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

83.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

431 N Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011-8800

(720) 500-5252

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.6%

African American:

15.7%

White:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2021 → 18th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 18th (2024) from a 8th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (21% vs 39% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 28% Colorado)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school21%

District avg19%

Colorado avg39%

Not ranked this year

Academy of Advanced Learning did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

103^rd of 115Aurora Joint District No. 28 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	17.4	772 of 943	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.0	684 of 933	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.2	736 of 921	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.0	652 of 710	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.9	693 of 965	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	18.8	22 of 23	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	38.7	11 of 15	26.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.4	15 of 17	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.6	19 of 19	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.7	25 of 43	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	14.4	599 of 684	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.8	544 of 642	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.5	527 of 595	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	8.1	346 of 351	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.8	572 of 758	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	24.6	195 of 242	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.2	106 of 197	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.2	104 of 153	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.2	27 of 30	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	139 of 270	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	23.2	301 of 365	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.8	164 of 265	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.6	165 of 203	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.7	73 of 75	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.0	198 of 332	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	11.8	628 of 683	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.1	524 of 649	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.6	529 of 594	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.2	347 of 352	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.3	589 of 764	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	26.4	335 of 485	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	342 of 480	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.2	372 of 448	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.6	330 of 369	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	275 of 458	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	54.1	1 of 4	75.0%	★★★★★
2023	34.4	3 of 6	50.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	22.5	262 of 350	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.1	257 of 363	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.4	285 of 326	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.9	231 of 352	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	42.8	99 of 199	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	106 of 198	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.6	131 of 169	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.0	70 of 220	68.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	49.8	105 of 244	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.5	134 of 241	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.9	156 of 197	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.6	81 of 114	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.3	63 of 240	73.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	23.3	268 of 357	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.7	287 of 356	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.8	291 of 328	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.9	204 of 343	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2024)27th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2024)19th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)18th percentile~ school

Female (2024)12th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2024)8th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2019)4th percentile-24 vs school

Middle school

English Language Learner (2024)75th percentile+44 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)57th percentile+26 vs school

Hispanic (2024)50th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2024)25th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2024)25th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts23%-21 vs state

Math20%-14 vs state

Science18%-17 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

My daughter struggled academically and socially at her previous schools. This is her 5th school since preschool and I cannot express how thankful we are for the staff. My daughter has grown 2-4 years in each subject in the first quarter of school alone. Despite having learning disabilities the staff has shown her that she is fully capable, and have done it all in a way that shouts respect. I hope that other families are able to get the full benefit of this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Academy of Advanced Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	431 N Sable Blvd	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(720) 500-5252	847	38	22.1	46.3%	32 (3.8%)	135 (15.9%)	637 (75.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	26 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Del Mar Academy	Public	PK, KG-7	560 Vaughn St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-6019	950	48	19.9	82.5%	64 (6.7%)	112 (11.8%)	688 (72.4%)	24 (2.5%)	7 (0.7%)	23 (2.4%)	32 (3.4%)	4.9	944^th of 950 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.4	930^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.4%	14	6.1	12.0	11.6	5.0	25.8		11.4	4.7	9.9			7.1		5.1			$19,742
Elkhart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 Eagle St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-3050	525	36	14.7	98.3%	19 (3.6%)	53 (10.1%)	383 (73.0%)	43 (8.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	15.6	798^th of 950 public elementary schools	16.0%		9.6	891^st of 943 public elementary schools	5.5%	93	24.7	16.1	28.4				22.7	30.3	13.3	15.8				20.0	14.5		$20,337
Vaughn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1155 Vaughn St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-8430	446	25	17.8	91.7%	21 (4.7%)	41 (9.2%)	320 (71.7%)	30 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.7%)	20 (4.5%)	4.7	948^th of 950 public elementary schools	0.2%		5.8	935^th of 943 public elementary schools	0.8%	13	10.0	6.4	9.4				8.5	7.1	6.0	7.6				6.8			$19,214
AXL Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	450 S Chambers Road	Aurora	80017	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 377-0758	402	27	14.8	79.6%	70 (17.4%)	103 (25.6%)	192 (47.8%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	24 (6.0%)	9.4	897^th of 950 public elementary schools	5.6%		10.1	882^nd of 943 public elementary schools	6.5%	15			18.6	17.0	41.2	34.1	23.3					7.7	14.0	5.8	13.6	16.7	$13,772
Altura Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 Altura Blvd	Aurora	80011	Adams County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-3500	527	30	17.8	93.4%	18 (3.4%)	41 (7.8%)	437 (82.9%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.5%)	13 (2.5%)	4.2	949^th of 950 public elementary schools	0.1%		4.2	941^st of 943 public elementary schools	0.2%	8	3.9	3.4	7.4				4.9			8.1				3.9	9.4		$17,883
Laredo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Laredo St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-0314	449	25	18.3	90.4%	33 (7.3%)	46 (10.2%)	320 (71.3%)	17 (3.8%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	7.3	926^th of 950 public elementary schools	2.5%		6.5	928^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.6%	2	7.7	5.9	16.4				9.8	11.8	11.1	14.8				12.4	12.9		$18,482
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	472 South Wheeling St	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 344-8670	282	19	14.8	74.1%	38 (13.5%)	54 (19.1%)	148 (52.5%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.7%)	23.3	692^nd of 950 public elementary schools	27.2%		23.5	694^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.4%	2	16.3	35.7	34.7				29.1	23.8	31.0	22.4				25.6	18.8		$21,791
Aurora Quest K-8	Public	K-8	472 South Wheeling St	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 343-3664	575	30	19.1	42.8%	209 (36.3%)	121 (21.0%)	121 (21.0%)	57 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.5%)	99.2	3^rd of 950 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.1	2^nd of 943 public elementary schools	99.8%	1	92.0	78.9	94.9	94.3	82.4	82.1	87.2	98.0	92.7	94.9	93.2	91.8	94.0	93.8	91.5	76.2	$18,107
Virginia Court Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	395 South Troy St	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-9594	657	41	16.1	90.4%	44 (6.7%)	89 (13.5%)	450 (68.5%)	27 (4.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.2%)	8.6	913^th of 950 public elementary schools	3.9%		8.9	902^nd of 943 public elementary schools	4.3%	11	16.3	8.5	15.8				13.7	16.2	10.6	11.9				13.1	14.8		$18,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy of Advanced Learning

How many students attend Academy of Advanced Learning?

In the 2023-24 school year, 773 students attended Academy of Advanced Learning.

What is the racial makeup of Academy of Advanced Learning?

Students at Academy of Advanced Learning are 73% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Academy of Advanced Learning in?

Aurora Joint District No. 28

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