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Falcon Creek Middle School

6100 SOUTH GENOA STREET, AURORA, CO 80016Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
687
Students
Total enrolled
$17,211
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 34% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 687 students in grades 06–08 in AURORA, Colorado.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,211 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Falcon Creek Middle School is a large middle in AURORA, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 687 students. The district invests $17,211 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Falcon Creek Middle School

687
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
42
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 Distribution336 male · 351 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 216 students
Student Composition
51%
28%
Asian7%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black7%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080291001672

Academic Outcomes at Falcon Creek Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80016

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,211Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,211
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,573
Student Support$3,270
Administration$2,065
Operations$2,582
Other$1,721
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,211 spent per student, an estimated $7,624 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
49%
State government
43.3%
Local (property tax)
48.6%
Federal programs
8.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,211/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolAltitude Elementary SchoolEastridge Community Elementary SchoolVillage East Community Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Prairie Middle SchoolCampus Middle SchoolThunder Ridge Middle SchoolFox Ridge Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Cherry Creek High SchoolEaglecrest High SchoolCherokee Trail High SchoolGrandview High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyArapahoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah →
Phone: (720)886-7600
NCES ID: 080291001672
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.

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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
6100 SOUTH GENOA STREET, AURORA, CO 80016
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.