Falcon Creek Middle School

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

6100 SOUTH GENOA STREET
AURORA, CO 80016

687 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Falcon Creek Middle School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a prominent member of the Cherry Creek School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school’s mission emphasizes personal growth, critical thinking, and the development of strong character, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Falcon Creek offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, build social skills, and engage with the school community. With a focus on both physical and social-emotional well-being, the school utilizes a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students to ensure that every individual has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

687

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falcon Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	190
Black	51
Asian	50
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
347 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
190 (27.7 %)
Black
51 (7.4 %)
Asian
50 (7.3 %)
Two or More
43 (6.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)886-7600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 249