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Thunder Ridge Middle School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades 6 to 8 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

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About Thunder Ridge Middle School

Located in Aurora, Colorado, Thunder Ridge Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,106 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Aurora. With about 70.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.7 students per teacher. There are 56 other schools within 5 miles. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah runs 66 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Arapahoe County.

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School facts

Address	5250 South Picadilly Street, Aurora, CO 80015
Phone	(720) 886-1500
School district	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,106
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	70.5
Students per teacher	15.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080291000034). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Thunder Ridge Middle School serve?

Thunder Ridge Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Thunder Ridge Middle School?

Thunder Ridge Middle School reported 1,106 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge Middle School?

About 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,106 students and 70.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Thunder Ridge Middle School a public or charter school?

Thunder Ridge Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thunder Ridge Middle School in?

Thunder Ridge Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/cherry-creek-school-district-no-5-in-the-county-of-arapah/

Where is Thunder Ridge Middle School located?

Thunder Ridge Middle School is at 5250 South Picadilly Street, Aurora, CO 80015. The phone number is (720) 886-1500.

How many other schools are near Thunder Ridge Middle School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of Thunder Ridge Middle School in our directory.