Serving 278 students in grades 7-8, Aurora Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aurora Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Aurora, MO, encompassing approximately 96.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Jr. High School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Houn Dawgs!
School Rankings
Aurora Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Jr. High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1709 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Houn Dawg
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Jr. High School's ranking?
Aurora Jr. High School is ranked #1709 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Jr. High School?
278 students attend Aurora Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Aurora Jr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Jr. High School?
Aurora Jr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora Jr. High School offer ?
Aurora Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Jr. High School part of?
Aurora Jr. High School is part of Aurora R-VIII School District.
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