Murphy Creek K-8 School
1400 South Old Tom Morris Rd, Aurora, CO 80018 | (303) 366-0579
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 689
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1 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 689 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 218th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1400 S Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora, CO 80018
School District Details
- Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,514
- Graduation Rate: 54.1%
- Dropout Rate: 15.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.7
- Enrolled Students: 36,967
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 689
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 357 (51.8%)
- Females: 332 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 55 (8.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 112 (16.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 167 (24.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 10 | 1.5% |
| Black | 153 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 22.2% |
| White | 342 | 49.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 96 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 91 | 13.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 72 | 10.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 79 | 11.5% |
| 4th Grade | 83 | 12.0% |
| 5th Grade | 72 | 10.4% |
| 6th Grade | 76 | 11.0% |
| 7th Grade | 67 | 9.7% |
| 8th Grade | 53 | 7.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 59%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $50,773
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,484 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $57,442 | 68% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 1
1 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 18, 2009
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - They are the most unorganized school I have ever seen!
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