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#1233 of 2,221 schools in MO
Aurora High
High School · Aurora R-viii · Aurora, MO
An Aurora R-viii high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 W PROSPECT ST, Aurora, MO 65605
- Math 27% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Aurora High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aurora High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,815
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Verona HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurora High is listed in AURORA R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora High
Aurora High is a public high school in Aurora, MO, part of Aurora R-viii, serving approximately 571 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora High
What grades does Aurora High serve?
Aurora High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aurora High?
Aurora High has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora High rank in MO?
Aurora High ranks #1,233 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Aurora High's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aurora High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aurora High a charter school?
No, Aurora High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurora High a Title I school?
No, Aurora High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora High?
49.0% of students at Aurora High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (417) 678-3355
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 65605)
- 11,611
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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