Aurora School
Tel:
(304)735-3781
- Aurora School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Aurora School placed in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Aurora School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Aurora School's student population of 172 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 172 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Aurora School is ranked within the top 20% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aurora School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | #78 out of 644 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Preston County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aurora School is Southern Garrett High School (10.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Swan Meadow School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crellin Elementary School (6.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Crellin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 134 students
6.6 miles
115 Kendall Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301)334-4704 6.6 K-5 134 - Oakland Swan Meadow School Grades: K-8 | 43 students
6.8 miles
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301)334-2059 6.8 K-8 43 - Terra Alta Terra Alta/east Preston School Grades: PK-8 | 387 students
8.2 miles
1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304)789-2344 8.2 PK-8 387 - Oakland Yough Glades Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
9.7 miles
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301)334-3334 9.7 PK-5 328 - Oakland Southern Garrett High School Grades: 9-12 | 715 students
10.2 miles
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301)334-9447 10.2 9-12 715
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