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Mrachek Middle School

1955 SOUTH TELLURIDE ST, AURORA, CO 80013Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
867
Students
Total enrolled
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 867 students in grades 06–08 in AURORA, Colorado.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,119 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mrachek Middle School is a large middle in AURORA, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 867 students. The district invests $19,119 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mrachek Middle School

867
Total Students
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution443 male · 424 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 684 students
Student Composition
14%
52%
19%
8%
Asian5%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino52%
Black19%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080234000073

Academic Outcomes at Mrachek Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80013

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,119Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,119
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,413
Student Support$3,633
Administration$2,294
Operations$2,868
Other$1,912
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,119 spent per student, an estimated $8,470 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
46%
State government
41.1%
Local (property tax)
46.4%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,119/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Vista Peak P-8 ExploratoryEdna and John W. Mosley P-8Harmony Ridge P-8Global Village Academy Aurora
+14 more
↓
Middle
Aurora Hills Middle SchoolEast Middle SchoolColumbia Middle SchoolNorth Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
↓
High School
Rangeview High SchoolVista Peak 9-12 PreparatoryHinkley High SchoolGateway High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyArapahoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A →
Phone: (303)750-2836
NCES ID: 080234000073
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AURORA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Other
Aurora Central Campus
2,084 students · PK–12
● 39 opp83% FRL
High
Rangeview High School
2,051 students · 09–12
● 50 opp61% FRL
High
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
1,795 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
Hinkley High School
1,687 students · 09–12
● 40 opp84% FRL
High
Gateway High School
1,564 students · 09–12
● 45 opp76% FRL
Elem
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
1,037 students · PK–08
48% FRL
High
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
1,033 students · 06–12
● 39 opp91% FRL
Elem
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
1,018 students · PK–08
● 40 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1955 SOUTH TELLURIDE ST, AURORA, CO 80013
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.