Fox Ridge Middle School

Fox Ridge Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
26301 E Arapahoe Rd,  Aurora, CO
Cherry Creek School District
3.4
3.2
998 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marquetta Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.3%
State Average
25%
Science
50%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
58.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 6 Reviews
5.0
11/5/2024
Great School, I love it here, the teachers are amazing, and the kids are quite nice, but I recommend going to this school overall.
3.0 Senior
2/14/2018
While I personally had a decent experience at the school there have been some problems that started soon after I left. For example, there were often disagreements between the teachers and the administration meaning that some of the better teachers would quickly move on to another school, and over the course of the past 4 years they have gone through 3 different principles.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 29 Reviews
2.0 other
8/12/2025
Do not eat the school lunch I was eating one of the frozen fruits and there were WORMS in the fruit. I was absolutely disgusted. Also they don’t do anything about bullying.
2.0 student
5/26/2025
Your experience at the school is entirely based on two things: the teachers you get and your popularity/friend group. If you are not popular, almost certain your child will be bullied at some point. Some teachers are very good, some are not, some are just okay. There has been a gun threat the two ou...
2.0 student
2/25/2025
Well, first, they give too much homework and not enough time on projects and assignments. Shout out to Miss Lakin, probably the best teacher in this school.
5.0 student
2/25/2025
It is a very good school I enjoy attending.

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Fox Ridge Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 998 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Fox Ridge Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $799,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherokee Trail High School, Ridge View Academy Charter School, Vanguard Classical School - East, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fox Ridge Middle School.

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