Ursa Major Elementary School vs. Aurora Elementary School
Should I attend Ursa Major 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 Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ursa Major Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aurora Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
390 students
308 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#43 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
-
Kindergarten Students
64
67
Grade 1 Students
61
49
Grade 2 Students
62
38
Grade 3 Students
41
47
Grade 4 Students
46
42
Grade 5 Students
53
37
Grade 6 Students
36
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
25%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
59%
51%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
14%