At a glance
Reported students
966
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549
Fox Ridge Middle School: 966 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
What the reported data says about Fox Ridge Middle School
Fox Ridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Aurora. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. NCES reports 966 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.2%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fox Ridge Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black8.3%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sky Vista Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
969 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,019 reported students
Infinity Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,020 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
868 reported students
Laredo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
846 reported students
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,106 reported students
Public schools near Fox Ridge Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Middle School Middle · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 06–08 | 1,020 | 2.3 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 06–08 | 868 | 3.2 mi |
| Thunder Ridge Middle School Middle · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 06–08 | 1,106 | 3.7 mi |
| Falcon Creek Middle School Middle · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 06–08 | 701 | 4.1 mi |
| Sky Vista Middle School Middle · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | 06–08 | 969 | 4.7 mi |
| Sierra Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 07–08 | 805 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fox Ridge Middle School
What grades does Fox Ridge Middle School serve?
Fox Ridge Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah.
How many students attend Fox Ridge Middle School?
Fox Ridge Middle School reported 966 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,125 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fox Ridge Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 966 students and 55.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fox Ridge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fox Ridge Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fox Ridge Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fox Ridge Middle School in?
Fox Ridge Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, based in Greenwood Village, CO, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fox Ridge Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Infinity Middle School (2.3 mi), Liberty Middle School (3.2 mi), Thunder Ridge Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.