Aurora School

125 Aurora School Road
Aurora, WV 26705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aurora School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aurora School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Aurora School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Aurora School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#121 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
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30-34%
28%
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50-54%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aurora School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurora School's ranking?
Aurora School is ranked #121 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Aurora School?
178 students attend Aurora School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Aurora School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora School?
Aurora School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aurora School offer ?
Aurora School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora School part of?
Aurora School is part of Preston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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