Independence Elementary School vs. Aurora Elementary School
Should I attend Independence Elementary School or Aurora Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Aurora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurora Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
530 students
536 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#175 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
78
Grade 1 Students
87
87
Grade 2 Students
104
97
Grade 3 Students
90
86
Grade 4 Students
74
96
Grade 5 Students
81
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
76%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%