Very Good
#778 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Aurora Jr. High
Middle School · Aurora R-viii · Aurora, MO
An Aurora R-viii middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 W OLIVE, Aurora, MO 65605
- Math 35% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurora Jr. High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Aurora Jr. 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Aurora R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Jr. High is listed in AURORA R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora Jr. High
Aurora Jr. High is a public middle school in Aurora, MO, part of Aurora R-viii, serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Jr. High
What grades does Aurora Jr. High serve?
Aurora Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Aurora Jr. High?
Aurora Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Jr. High is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora Jr. High rank in MO?
Aurora Jr. High ranks #778 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Aurora Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Jr. High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aurora Jr. High a charter school?
No, Aurora Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurora Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Aurora Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora Jr. High?
61.5% of students at Aurora Jr. 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (417) 678-3630
- 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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