Top Rankings
Aurora R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,866 students in Aurora R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Aurora R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,866 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Aurora R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.49
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,458 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
78%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
137
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,140 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,290
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,140
$13,980
Best Aurora R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Robinson School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Grades: 3-6
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Olive
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Grades: 7-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,866 students.
What is the rank of Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District is ranked #408 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora R-VIII School District?
78% of Aurora R-VIII School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Aurora R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,140 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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