For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 288 students in Aurora, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Aurora, IN is South Dearborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aurora, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Dearborn Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora, IN include South Dearborn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aurora?
1 public middle schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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