Falcon Creek Middle School

Summary:

Falcon Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 687 students. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falcon Creek Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.51% White, 27.66% Hispanic, 7.42% African American, and 7.28% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's performance for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups has been relatively lower compared to other subgroups. Falcon Creek Middle School generally outperforms the nearby Horizon Middle School and Laredo Middle School on CMAS assessments, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Fox Ridge Middle School and Liberty Middle School within the same district.

Falcon Creek Middle School has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (31.44%) compared to some of the nearby schools, indicating a more socioeconomically diverse student population. The school's Gifted and Talented student subgroup has performed relatively well, ranking 60th out of 126 Colorado middle schools in 2023-2024, suggesting a strong program for supporting the academic needs of its high-achieving students. Overall, Falcon Creek Middle School is a solid-performing middle school within the Cherry Creek School District, with strengths in its diverse student population and academic performance, but with opportunities to further support the needs of its lower-performing student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6100 South Genoa Street
       Aurora, CO  80016-1288


(720) 886-7600

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,831 Help


Students who attend Falcon Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grandview High School

Feeder schools for Falcon Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Meadow Point Elementary School
    Rolling Hills Elementary School
    Trails West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  687

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
27.7%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Falcon Creek Middle School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.48. (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 Falcon Creek Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falcon Creek Middle School is $16,831, which is the highest among 12 middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falcon Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Falcon Creek Middle School 162nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Falcon Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falcon Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.16 78th 336 76.8%
2005 77.73 70th 340 79.4%
2006 78.20 66th 346 80.9%
2007 76.78 74th 360 79.4%
2008 75.05 78th 362 78.5%
2009 72.09 93rd 377 75.3%
2010 73.77 105th 409 74.3%
2011 75.60 89th 422 78.9%
2012 75.22 93rd 425 78.1%
2013 71.69 122nd 454 73.1%
2014 74.20 105th 461 77.2%
2015 67.36 105th 436 75.9%
2016 67.98 91st 400 77.3%
2017 63.64 123rd 424 71.0%
2018 65.80 121st 418 71.1%
2019 68.09 119th 458 74.0%
2021 64.64 112th 369 69.6%
2022 63.63 135th 448 69.9%
2023 65.42 137th 480 71.5%
2024 59.48 162nd 485 66.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.54 13th 31 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 49th 222 77.9%
2019 42.37 132nd 240 45.0%
2022 60.26 48th 197 75.6%
2023 38.32 142nd 241 41.1%
2024 39.36 142nd 244 41.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.76 120th 315 61.9%
2019 63.35 113th 352 67.9%
2021 43.13 135th 254 46.9%
2022 55.81 131st 326 59.8%
2023 57.89 130th 363 64.2%
2024 50.71 156th 350 55.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 25th 121 79.3%
2019 71.04 28th 134 79.1%
2022 46.96 59th 93 36.6%
2023 65.90 52nd 125 58.4%
2024 60.55 60th 126 52.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.99 78th 317 75.4%
2019 65.62 97th 343 71.7%
2021 65.16 74th 249 70.3%
2022 59.60 108th 328 67.1%
2023 62.31 112th 356 68.5%
2024 56.17 124th 357 65.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.32 13th 16 18.8%
2019 36.54 16th 25 36.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 20th 165 87.9%
2019 58.32 79th 220 64.1%
2022 72.17 29th 169 82.8%
2023 55.60 75th 198 62.1%
2024 44.98 92nd 199 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Falcon Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 83rd 199 58.3%
2019 54.13 114th 283 59.7%
2021 53.82 88th 203 56.7%
2022 53.56 115th 265 56.6%
2023 55.17 118th 286 58.7%
2024 43.53 144th 273 47.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 11, 2019

Open Quote If I could do 0 Stars I would!! The Dean per students is dismissive and could careless about any of those students in that school, she’s there for a paycheck and makes that very clear! With that being said, the bullying at this school has got to be one of the worst we’ve had to experience yet!!! The dean lets other students tell their classmates to go kill themselves and she looks away! After 6 months at this school my entire family needs counseling!! If you can choose another school or can drive to a different school, do so. You won’t regret it, I promise!! Close Quote


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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Open Quote If you are rich, know the right people and do not need special services, this might be the school for you. However, before you decide to send your children to Falcon Creek MS, visit the Deans office. Please ask to see the "Blue Room" . Demand to see where they will put your child in a timeout. It is a closet, literally! With a file cabinet on one side an old fashion one piece desk in the middle and a file cabinet on the other side. They believe this is a good place to put a child out of the way!

I told them to never put him in that "Room" again and a week later they put him there. He was in there for more than two hours, before they got around to calling me!

I was thrown out of the school for what they called threatening them. I told the truth. I was calm and quiet, but in tears. My husband would have been screaming at them for what they did. That is exactly what I said. And the Deans response was, you don't want to go there, you do not want to threaten the school district. My point, I'd rather deal with a rational crying woman, than a loud screaming man. They treated all of us like criminals! We are not! And I never made a threat. It's a fact!

They expect my child back after the suspension. I said not to count on it. The Dean remarked, maybe this isn't the place for your child after all. Of course, now that October count week is over and they received their money for the year!

Honestly, it is a closet! If I had seen it sooner is what I keep telling myself!

Please visit the "Blue Room" before you ever send your child to Falcon Creek.
No matter if you have an angel, an average child or a child needing more services, this is not the way to treat any child! If we as parents put our kids in a closet for a timeout, we would be arrested! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Falcon Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 953 60 58 67 2 n/a n/a 0 1140
2001 1171 87 78 75 2 n/a n/a 0 1413
2002 894 79 83 79 3 n/a n/a 0 1138
2003 894 79 83 79 3 n/a n/a 0 1138
2004 870 76 80 99 6 n/a n/a 0 1131
2005 851 102 97 105 7 n/a n/a 0 1162
2006 854 102 102 119 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
2007 833 106 105 113 5 n/a n/a 0 1162
2008 816 106 101 112 3 n/a n/a 0 1138
2009 815 118 98 111 5 n/a n/a 0 1147
2010 777 106 95 112 5 n/a n/a 0 1095
2011 644 90 79 188 8 2 68 0 1079
2012 609 100 85 176 10 3 49 0 1032
2013 614 103 88 185 11 3 55 0 1059
2014 636 93 71 170 7 4 55 0 1036
2015 620 91 72 183 2 2 52 0 1022
2016 570 70 71 171 2 4 43 0 931
2017 562 70 89 158 7 5 49 0 940
2018 562 67 88 146 9 5 48 0 925
2019 543 65 85 137 8 3 59 0 900
2020 512 62 75 149 10 3 69 0 880
2021 451 69 64 162 10 4 74 0 834
2022 385 56 57 173 9 2 54 0 736
2023 347 51 50 190 4 2 43 0 687

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Falcon Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1140 63.4 18.0 4.8
2001 1413 80.6 17.5 4.7
2002 1138 70.1 16.2 7.9
2003 1138 70.1 16.2 7.9
2004 1131 69.4 16.3 9.8
2005 1162 70.3 16.5 13.9
2006 1179 70.8 16.7 11.8
2007 1162 69.2 16.8 15.2
2008 1138 67.7 16.8 14.9
2009 1147 66.0 17.4 17.6
2010 1095 64.0 17.1 18.4
2011 1079 60.0 17.9 20.9
2012 1032 53.8 19.1 22.4
2013 1059 55.1 19.2 24.4
2014 1036 55.7 18.5 23.2
2015 1022 55.0 18.5 27.2
2016 931 48.0 19.3 25.5
2017 940 48.2 19.5 28.2
2018 925 47.3 19.5 26.7
2019 900 48.4 18.5 24.7
2020 880 48.2 18.2 26.3
2021 834 40.3 20.6 28.7
2022 736 39.9 18.4 25.5
2023 687 41.5 16.5 31.4

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 Falcon Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1140 63.4 18.0 4.8
2001 1413 80.6 17.5 4.7
2002 1138 70.1 16.2 7.9
2003 1138 70.1 16.2 7.9
2004 1131 69.4 16.3 9.8
2005 1162 70.3 16.5 13.9
2006 1179 70.8 16.7 11.8
2007 1162 69.2 16.8 15.2
2008 1138 67.7 16.8 14.9
2009 1147 66.0 17.4 17.6
2010 1095 64.0 17.1 18.4
2011 1079 60.0 17.9 20.9
2012 1032 53.8 19.1 22.4
2013 1059 55.1 19.2 24.4
2014 1036 55.7 18.5 23.2
2015 1022 55.0 18.5 27.2
2016 931 48.0 19.3 25.5
2017 940 48.2 19.5 28.2
2018 925 47.3 19.5 26.7
2019 900 48.4 18.5 24.7
2020 880 48.2 18.2 26.3
2021 834 40.3 20.6 28.7
2022 736 39.9 18.4 25.5
2023 687 41.5 16.5 31.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Falcon Creek Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,463
2020 $12,743
2021 $11,905
2022 $14,380
2023 $16,831

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falcon Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 480 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Falcon Creek Middle School)4642.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)47.946.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Falcon Creek Middle School)39.231.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)38.633.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Falcon Creek Middle School)56.957.9
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.751.4
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Falcon Creek Middle School)39.336
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.334.1
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Falcon Creek Middle School)5352.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)44.344.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Falcon Creek Middle School)58.451.6
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.450.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Falcon Creek Middle School)43.749.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)4744.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Falcon Creek Middle School)53.649.8
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Falcon Creek Middle School)40.838.2
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   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 Students900687
 23.7%
African American6551
 21.5%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian8550
 41.2%
Hispanic137190
 38.7%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White543347
 36.1%
Two or More Races5943
 27.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%31.4%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Falcon Creek Middle School

Students who attend Falcon Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Grandview High School

Falcon Creek Middle School ranks 162nd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 687 students attended Falcon Creek Middle School.

Students at Falcon Creek Middle School are 51% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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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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