Sky Vista Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

969 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sky Vista Middle School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves the educational needs of students in the Cherry Creek School District. As a traditional middle school, it provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various elective options to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, Sky Vista emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students during the pivotal middle school years. The school fosters a community-oriented culture by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students build leadership skills and form strong peer connections. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Sky Vista aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigor of high school and beyond.

969

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sky Vista Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	206
Black	139
Asian	87
Two or More	95
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
433 (44.7%)
Hispanic
206 (21.3%)
Black
139 (14.3%)
Two or More
95 (9.8%)
Asian
87 (9.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-4711
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 340

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 324