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#779 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 35% in state

Robinson School

Elementary School · Aurora R-viii · Aurora, MO

An Aurora R-viii elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.

1044 S LINCOLN AVE, Aurora, MO 65605

  • Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$10,773
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Robinson School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 44 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Robinson School 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aurora Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.6 mi57Compare →
Verona Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.4PK–63.7 mi164Compare →

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
#3 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

Robinson School is listed in AURORA R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robinson School

Robinson School is a public elementary school in Aurora, MO, part of Aurora R-viii, serving approximately 538 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robinson School

What grades does Robinson School serve?

Robinson School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Robinson School?

Robinson School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robinson School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robinson School rank in MO?

Robinson School ranks #779 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Robinson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robinson School 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 Robinson School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robinson School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robinson School a charter school?

No, Robinson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robinson School a Title I school?

No, Robinson School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robinson School?

64.7% of students at Robinson School 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
Area population (ZIP 65605)
11,611
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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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