Aurora Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)

Aurora Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 35%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(18-19)
45-49%
39%
(18-19)
35-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
75%
11%
Black
(19-20)
21%
22%
White
(19-20)
3%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Aurora Collegiate Academy?
335 students attend Aurora Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Aurora Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Aurora Collegiate Academy offer ?
Aurora Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aurora Collegiate Academy part of?
Aurora Collegiate Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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