The top reported proficiency rate is 7% in Math. The lowest is 4% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Park Lane Elementary School
Park Lane Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within Aurora Joint District No. 28, commonly known as Aurora Public Schools. The school’s enrollment is typical for a neighborhood elementary school in a large suburban district. The student body is diverse: a large majority of students are Hispanic, with notable shares of Black, multiracial, and Asian students. A very high proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial economic need across the school community.
State testing data from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success shows that proficiency rates in math, reading, and science are low. In each subject, only a small fraction of students scored at the proficient or above level. Participation rates on these assessments were high, so the results reflect nearly the entire tested population. Among districts in Adams County, Park Lane Elementary falls in the bottom quartile when comparing overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. These are the most recent results available, and the school has not reported multi-year trend data, so it is not possible to say whether performance has been stable, improving, or declining over time.
Some important pieces of information are not reported in the available data. The school’s records do not include counts of students with Individualized Education Plans or of English learners, so a parent would need to contact the school directly to understand the share of students receiving special education services or language support. Discipline data, attendance figures, staffing ratios, and course access details are also absent from the profile. For a school serving only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate, and that gap is simply a function of the grade band.
The surrounding community is Aurora, the third-largest city in Colorado and a sprawling, largely suburban expanse. The built environment is car-dependent, with light rail lines and bus routes providing some transit options. Major employers include Buckley Space Force Base, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and University of Colorado Hospital, along with the school district itself. Housing values in the area are near the metro level, with home prices showing a slight recent decline and rents holding steady. For a family considering this neighborhood, affordability relative to incomes is in line with national averages, though mortgage costs are notably higher than rents.
The district has undertaken several initiatives that could affect Park Lane families. In a recent election, voters approved a bond measure that funds facility improvements, safety upgrades, and modernization across the district. At the same time, the district is in the middle of a school consolidation and repurposing process, which involves closing or repurposing underutilized buildings. That restructuring could alter attendance boundaries, school assignments, and the campus landscape over time. Families looking at Park Lane should be aware that the district is actively reshaping its portfolio of schools.
Park Lane Elementary presents itself as a school where the student population reflects a wide range of backgrounds and where economic need is high. The academic proficiency results are low by state and county standards, a pattern that warrants a close conversation with the school about instruction, interventions, and any initiatives underway. Missing data on special populations and school operations means a parent will need to seek those details directly. For a family weighing options, this is a school where the academic picture demands careful inquiry and where the district’s broader changes may affect the experience in the years ahead.
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