Fox Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Fox Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,077 students. As part of the Cherry Creek School District, which is ranked 28th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Fox Ridge Middle School consistently performs above state and district averages in academic assessments.

One of the key strengths of Fox Ridge Middle School is its diverse student population, with a racial composition of 58.59% White, 17.36% Hispanic, 8.45% Asian, and 7.89% African American. This diversity is a notable differentiator for the school, and it performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 13th out of 199 Colorado middle schools for Hispanic students and 12th out of 25 for African American students in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 11.51%, compared to some nearby schools like Horizon Middle School (58.13%) and Columbia Middle School (68.92%).

Fox Ridge Middle School's consistent high performance is evident in its academic results, with 57% of all students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 48.3% in the Cherry Creek School District and 44.1% statewide. In Science, 51.6% of 8th-grade students at Fox Ridge were proficient or better, compared to 42.7% in the district and 32.2% statewide. While the school's Math performance, though still above average, is not as strong as its ELA and Science results, it remains a standout among the nearby middle schools in the area, such as Cimarron Middle and Liberty Middle, which also demonstrate strong academic results.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 26301 East Arapahoe Road
       Aurora, CO  80016-1809


(720) 886-4700

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,042 Help


Students who attend Fox Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cherokee Trail High School

Feeder schools for Fox Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Black Forest Hills Elementary School
    Buffalo Trail Elementary School
    Coyote Hills Elementary School
    Pine Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,077

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox Ridge Middle School ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd 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 70.68. (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 Fox Ridge 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 Fox Ridge Middle School is $14,042. 10 middle schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Ridge Middle School 122nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Fox Ridge 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 Fox Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 61.20 163rd 409 60.1%
2011 73.85 101st 422 76.1%
2012 73.09 108th 425 74.6%
2013 76.53 83rd 454 81.7%
2014 80.53 73rd 461 84.2%
2015 87.06 40th 436 90.8%
2016 82.93 47th 400 88.3%
2017 81.02 59th 424 86.1%
2018 76.62 73rd 418 82.5%
2019 78.65 76th 458 83.4%
2021 70.82 89th 369 75.9%
2022 75.74 88th 448 80.4%
2023 72.90 107th 480 77.7%
2024 70.68 122nd 485 74.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 9th 14 35.7%
2024 46.76 12th 25 52.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.28 10th 14 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.15 29th 222 86.9%
2019 78.05 23rd 240 90.4%
2022 83.32 12th 197 93.9%
2023 77.48 25th 241 89.6%
2024 54.71 86th 244 64.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.99 47th 315 85.1%
2019 80.38 55th 352 84.4%
2021 65.81 67th 254 73.6%
2022 74.66 65th 326 80.1%
2023 70.66 88th 363 75.8%
2024 70.76 89th 350 74.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.71 39th 121 67.8%
2019 73.00 22nd 134 83.6%
2022 54.30 54th 93 41.9%
2023 71.50 30th 125 76.0%
2024 75.75 14th 126 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.04 73rd 317 77.0%
2019 71.51 84th 343 75.5%
2021 62.72 79th 249 68.3%
2022 65.25 94th 328 71.3%
2023 64.55 100th 356 71.9%
2024 60.64 113th 357 68.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.73 15th 16 6.3%
2019 44.40 14th 25 44.0%
2022 51.69 9th 15 40.0%
2023 26.60 15th 18 16.7%
2024 42.86 14th 21 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.95 13th 22 40.9%
2019 48.88 13th 33 60.6%
2023 76.15 3rd 25 88.0%
2024 46.21 12th 25 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.35 31st 165 81.2%
2019 78.20 29th 220 86.8%
2021 84.05 11th 83 86.7%
2022 80.60 18th 169 89.3%
2023 78.10 28th 198 85.9%
2024 91.14 13th 199 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fox Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.58 60th 199 69.8%
2019 66.98 74th 283 73.9%
2021 53.84 87th 203 57.1%
2022 58.75 97th 265 63.4%
2023 51.73 125th 286 56.3%
2024 49.00 130th 273 52.4%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Open Quote This school has amazing teachers. I have really felt welcome and successful at this well run school. Lots of big open windows for light, with a view of aurora reservoir from many many windows. Gorgeous gym with awesome locker rooms. Best school I've been to. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, June 22, 2014

Open Quote I love this school ♡♥♡♥ Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fox Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 386 51 34 57 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 530 80 50 72 3 n/a n/a 0 735
2011 548 70 53 92 5 4 40 0 812
2012 605 76 62 112 6 4 49 0 914
2013 651 73 76 128 3 3 63 0 997
2014 749 84 96 130 3 2 61 0 1125
2015 811 80 97 147 1 1 65 0 1202
2016 910 87 94 168 2 0 77 0 1338
2017 972 100 100 176 5 0 85 0 1438
2018 920 92 96 196 7 0 87 0 1398
2019 795 81 83 166 6 0 77 0 1208
2020 698 52 84 162 8 0 81 0 1085
2021 689 72 84 163 6 3 90 0 1107
2022 687 81 94 180 6 2 75 0 1125
2023 631 85 91 187 5 1 77 0 1077

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 Fox Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 532 26.7 19.9 9.6
2010 735 40.3 18.2 11.8
2011 812 48.9 16.5 11.6
2012 914 45.3 20.1 10.4
2013 997 51.3 19.4 10.4
2014 1125 59.7 18.8 9
2015 1202 67.0 17.9 10.3
2016 1338 69.0 19.3 10.2
2017 1438 76.0 18.9 10.5
2018 1398 71.7 19.4 10
2019 1208 65.1 18.5 9
2020 1085 53.5 20.2 8.6
2021 1107 54.6 20.2 10.6
2022 1125 57.6 19.5 10.9
2023 1077 58.3 18.4 11.5

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 Fox Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 532 26.7 19.9 9.6
2010 735 40.3 18.2 11.8
2011 812 48.9 16.5 11.6
2012 914 45.3 20.1 10.4
2013 997 51.3 19.4 10.4
2014 1125 59.7 18.8 9
2015 1202 67.0 17.9 10.3
2016 1338 69.0 19.3 10.2
2017 1438 76.0 18.9 10.5
2018 1398 71.7 19.4 10
2019 1208 65.1 18.5 9
2020 1085 53.5 20.2 8.6
2021 1107 54.6 20.2 10.6
2022 1125 57.6 19.5 10.9
2023 1077 58.3 18.4 11.5

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 Fox Ridge Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,404
2020 $10,870
2021 $10,684
2022 $12,500
2023 $14,042

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 480 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Ridge Middle School)57.751
 6.7%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)44.535.3
 9.2%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)59.964.8
 4.9%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)51.841.6
 10.2%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)5049.6
 0.4%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)56.153.4
 2.7%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)58.449.4
 9%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)57.756.1
 1.6%
   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 (Fox Ridge Middle School)52.441.9
 10.5%
   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 Students12081077
 10.8%
African American8185
 4.9%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian8391
 9.6%
Hispanic166187
 12.7%
Pacific Islander01
White795631
 20.6%
Two or More Races7777
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9%11.5%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Ridge Middle School

Students at Fox Ridge Middle School are 59% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,077 students attended Fox Ridge Middle School.

Students who attend Fox Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Cherokee Trail High School

Fox Ridge Middle School ranks 122nd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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