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Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory

24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,037 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory's student population of 1,037 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,037 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1068 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory's ranking?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is ranked #1068 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory often compared to?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratoryis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
1,037 students attend Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory offer ?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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