For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,577 students in 80012, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO are Lotus School For Excellence, Axl Academy and Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Rank: #22.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,362 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Hills Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 South Uvalda St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO include Lotus School For Excellence, Axl Academy and Prairie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 80012?
4 public middle schools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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