Murphy Creek K-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aurora, Colorado 80018 · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
#394 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#24624 of 50,301 nationally
About Murphy Creek K-8 School
Murphy Creek K-8 School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 855 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 394th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 855.
There are 104 schools in Aurora; Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks 20th of 92 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Murphy Creek K-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy Creek K-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
960 students · 3.3 km away
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students · 3.7 km away
Harmony Ridge P-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
894 students · 4.4 km away
Aurora Frontier K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
761 students · 4.7 km away
Side Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 4.9 km away
Arrowhead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 5.6 km away
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 5.8 km away
Vassar Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 6.2 km away
Mrachek Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students · 6.3 km away
Rangeview High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,078 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
Aspen Creek K-8 School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Bear Creek Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
869 students
William (Bill) Roberts ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
872 students
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
876 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy Creek K-8 School a good school?
Murphy Creek K-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #394 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Murphy Creek K-8 School rank in Colorado?
Murphy Creek K-8 School ranks #394 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #24624 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy Creek K-8 School?
Murphy Creek K-8 School had 855 students in 2025.
Is Murphy Creek K-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy Creek K-8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy Creek K-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murphy Creek K-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.