Mrachek Middle School

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Mrachek Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 867 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28, which is ranked 107 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mrachek Middle School consistently performs below the district and state averages on CMAS assessments, with only 14.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.3% in Math, compared to statewide averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (52.02%) and significant percentages of African American (19.15%) and White (13.96%) students. However, Mrachek has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 78.89% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Cherry Creek School District No. 5 schools, which range from 28.47% to 92.66%.

Mrachek Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Colorado middle schools, with a ranking between 348 and 465 out of 369 to 485 schools over the past 10 years. The nearby Thunder Ridge Middle School, Falcon Creek Middle School, and Sky Vista Middle School in the Cherry Creek School District consistently outperform Mrachek on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Addressing the systemic challenges facing Mrachek, such as its high-needs student population and limited resources, may be crucial for improving outcomes for its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1955 South Telluride St
       Aurora, CO  80013-1337


(303) 750-2836

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,502 Help


Students who attend Mrachek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rangeview High School

Feeder schools for Mrachek Middle School:

Elementary:    Arkansas Elementary School
    Iowa Elementary School
    Side Creek Elementary School
    Vassar Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  867

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.0%
African American:
19.1%
White:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Mrachek Middle School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.24. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mrachek Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mrachek Middle School is $16,502, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mrachek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mrachek Middle School 465th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mrachek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Aurora Joint District No. 28:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Joint District No. 28 107th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mrachek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.21 303rd 336 9.8%
2005 11.90 305th 340 10.3%
2006 14.12 306th 346 11.6%
2007 9.74 329th 360 8.6%
2008 8.87 332nd 362 8.3%
2009 9.61 345th 377 8.5%
2010 14.11 361st 409 11.7%
2011 10.93 383rd 422 9.2%
2012 11.56 378th 425 11.1%
2013 13.06 407th 454 10.4%
2014 9.89 427th 461 7.4%
2015 12.98 408th 436 6.4%
2016 10.16 380th 400 5.0%
2017 7.87 414th 424 2.4%
2018 11.88 383rd 418 8.4%
2019 9.11 431st 458 5.9%
2021 11.83 348th 369 5.7%
2022 13.62 388th 448 13.4%
2023 9.80 457th 480 4.8%
2024 8.24 465th 485 4.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.73 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.57 201st 222 9.5%
2019 16.03 224th 240 6.7%
2022 23.62 165th 197 16.2%
2023 17.23 227th 241 5.8%
2024 10.80 238th 244 2.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 289th 315 8.3%
2019 7.28 341st 352 3.1%
2022 13.67 288th 326 11.7%
2023 7.85 352nd 363 3.0%
2024 6.29 346th 350 1.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.29 89th 93 4.3%
2023 5.99 123rd 125 1.6%
2024 0.32 126th 126 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.02 305th 317 3.8%
2019 9.38 328th 343 4.4%
2022 9.82 310th 328 5.5%
2023 8.94 344th 356 3.4%
2024 7.27 352nd 357 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.44 20th 22 9.1%
2019 10.34 33rd 33 0.0%
2022 20.44 17th 20 15.0%
2023 20.98 23rd 25 8.0%
2024 17.20 24th 25 4.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.19 144th 165 12.7%
2019 13.52 207th 220 5.9%
2022 27.58 119th 169 29.6%
2023 12.48 193rd 198 2.5%
2024 11.08 195th 199 2.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mrachek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.79 195th 199 2.0%
2019 8.48 273rd 283 3.5%
2022 6.49 258th 265 2.6%
2023 4.11 285th 286 0.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mrachek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 858 108 50 53 5 n/a n/a 0 1074
1989 866 117 54 67 6 n/a n/a 0 1110
1990 900 150 58 67 7 n/a n/a 0 1182
1991 911 151 65 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1194
1992 895 136 61 48 5 n/a n/a 0 1145
1993 872 136 63 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1131
1994 841 128 62 52 5 n/a n/a 0 1088
1995 882 219 76 100 10 n/a n/a 0 1287
1996 882 219 76 100 10 n/a n/a 0 1287
1997 783 225 67 112 12 n/a n/a 0 1199
1998 794 228 78 126 13 n/a n/a 0 1239
1999 748 228 76 142 12 n/a n/a 0 1206
2000 725 240 75 163 11 n/a n/a 0 1214
2001 678 245 66 185 8 n/a n/a 0 1182
2002 565 356 78 270 13 n/a n/a 0 1282
2003 565 356 78 270 13 n/a n/a 0 1282
2004 528 389 76 285 16 n/a n/a 0 1294
2005 469 387 80 317 8 n/a n/a 0 1261
2006 420 377 76 342 14 n/a n/a 0 1229
2007 372 379 66 383 16 n/a n/a 0 1216
2008 340 319 70 405 14 n/a n/a 0 1148
2009 268 306 65 383 13 n/a n/a 0 1035
2010 249 308 66 355 10 n/a n/a 0 988
2011 223 276 49 372 9 6 42 0 977
2012 202 265 39 387 9 6 38 0 946
2013 198 237 35 405 10 1 44 0 930
2014 167 231 36 424 10 0 41 0 909
2015 184 205 42 437 7 4 41 0 920
2016 164 214 36 414 6 10 35 0 879
2017 167 189 38 402 3 11 49 0 859
2018 142 184 39 418 6 10 48 0 847
2019 148 194 49 475 3 14 65 0 948
2020 137 202 42 500 6 17 70 0 974
2021 137 184 43 482 4 17 61 0 928
2022 134 167 40 488 6 6 63 0 904
2023 121 166 41 451 6 9 73 0 867

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

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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 Mrachek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 61.7 17.4 n/a
1989 1110 60.6 18.3 6.5
1990 1182 62.4 18.9 8.7
1991 1194 60.8 19.6 8.3
1992 1145 62.9 18.2 n/a
1993 1131 62.4 18.1 8
1994 1088 59.0 18.4 10.3
1995 1287 68.9 18.7 9.3
1996 1287 68.9 18.7 9.3
1997 1199 65.0 18.4 10.7
1998 1239 68.9 18.0 15.1
1999 1206 68.8 17.5 12.2
2000 1214 65.7 18.5 19.8
2001 1182 65.0 18.2 19.8
2002 1282 62.7 20.4 27.9
2003 1282 62.7 20.4 27.9
2004 1294 65.5 19.8 33.8
2005 1261 65.0 19.4 35.1
2006 1229 61.5 20.0 41.4
2007 1216 60.0 20.3 50.5
2008 1148 63.0 18.2 55.1
2009 1035 57.0 18.2 56.8
2010 988 53.0 18.6 60.1
2011 977 46.2 21.1 62.5
2012 946 44.1 21.4 65.1
2013 930 42.4 21.9 70
2014 909 44.5 20.4 71.7
2015 920 45.0 20.4 72.4
2016 879 47.0 18.7 65.4
2017 859 48.9 17.5 68.3
2018 847 42.9 19.7 67.3
2019 948 47.8 19.8 65.9
2020 974 51.7 18.8 76.4
2021 928 55.3 16.7 73.9
2022 904 51.1 17.6 75.7
2023 867 43.0 20.1 78.9

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 Mrachek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 61.7 17.4 n/a
1989 1110 60.6 18.3 6.5
1990 1182 62.4 18.9 8.7
1991 1194 60.8 19.6 8.3
1992 1145 62.9 18.2 n/a
1993 1131 62.4 18.1 8
1994 1088 59.0 18.4 10.3
1995 1287 68.9 18.7 9.3
1996 1287 68.9 18.7 9.3
1997 1199 65.0 18.4 10.7
1998 1239 68.9 18.0 15.1
1999 1206 68.8 17.5 12.2
2000 1214 65.7 18.5 19.8
2001 1182 65.0 18.2 19.8
2002 1282 62.7 20.4 27.9
2003 1282 62.7 20.4 27.9
2004 1294 65.5 19.8 33.8
2005 1261 65.0 19.4 35.1
2006 1229 61.5 20.0 41.4
2007 1216 60.0 20.3 50.5
2008 1148 63.0 18.2 55.1
2009 1035 57.0 18.2 56.8
2010 988 53.0 18.6 60.1
2011 977 46.2 21.1 62.5
2012 946 44.1 21.4 65.1
2013 930 42.4 21.9 70
2014 909 44.5 20.4 71.7
2015 920 45.0 20.4 72.4
2016 879 47.0 18.7 65.4
2017 859 48.9 17.5 68.3
2018 847 42.9 19.7 67.3
2019 948 47.8 19.8 65.9
2020 974 51.7 18.8 76.4
2021 928 55.3 16.7 73.9
2022 904 51.1 17.6 75.7
2023 867 43.0 20.1 78.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mrachek Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,032
2020 $12,248
2021 $14,087
2022 $15,368
2023 $16,502

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mrachek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 431st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 457th of 480 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mrachek Middle School)19.216.9
 2.3%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)9.64
 5.6%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)13.519.5
 6%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)5.94.5
 1.4%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)8.78.8
 0.1%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)21.819.3
 2.5%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)167.9
 8.1%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)18.118.6
 0.5%
   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 (Mrachek Middle School)10.35.4
 4.9%
   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 Students948867
 8.5%
African American194166
 14.4%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian4941
 16.3%
Hispanic475451
 5.1%
Pacific Islander149
 35.7%
White148121
 18.2%
Two or More Races6573
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%78.9%
 13%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mrachek Middle School

Students who attend Mrachek Middle School usually go on to attend Rangeview High School

Mrachek Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Colorado middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Mrachek Middle School.

Students at Mrachek Middle School are 52% Hispanic, 19% African American, 14% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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