Aurora Charter School

Summary:

Aurora Charter School is an elementary public charter school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 228 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade, with a unique student population that is 100% Hispanic.

While Aurora Charter School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools based on academic performance. Its proficiency rates in Math and Reading on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 30 percentage points or more. Compared to nearby schools like Universal Academy Elementary, Seward Elementary, and Sullivan Elementary, Aurora's academic performance is significantly lower, with a Math proficiency rate of just 20.65% in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's subgroup performance, such as for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, is also significantly lower than the state averages for those subgroups.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Despite being in operation for several years, Aurora Charter School has not shown any significant improvement in its performance or statewide rankings, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools. Further investigation into the school's practices, resource allocation, and strategies to support its unique student population could provide valuable insights to address these persistent issues.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4102

(612) 870-3891

District: Aurora Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
845^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,879

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.6%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora Charter School ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Charter School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Aurora Charter School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Charter School is $22,879.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Charter School 845^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Aurora Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Aurora Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Charter School 447^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aurora Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	7.50	654^th	685	4.5%
2006	6.21	718^th	756	5.0%
2007	1.79	765^th	777	1.5%
2008	4.88	745^th	781	4.6%
2010	2.86	773^rd	803	3.7%
2011	4.13	779^th	814	4.3%
2012	20.29	729^th	820	11.1%
2013	10.04	758^th	824	8.0%
2014	19.54	714^th	826	13.6%
2015	8.96	767^th	840	8.7%
2016	1.96	825^th	848	2.7%
2017	2.61	819^th	853	4.0%
2018	10.46	763^rd	847	9.9%
2019	2.67	849^th	870	2.4%
2021	2.54	859^th	869	1.2%
2022	4.50	829^th	858	3.4%
2023	5.81	794^th	845	6.0%
2024	4.74	845^th	881	4.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.54	87^th	242	64.0%
2019	34.62	162^nd	239	32.2%
2021	20.80	168^th	175	4.0%
2022	27.01	210^th	256	18.0%
2023	31.55	212^th	276	23.2%
2024	26.45	252^nd	303	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	20.47	640^th	728	12.1%
2019	8.82	708^th	740	4.3%
2021	8.85	661^st	683	3.2%
2022	16.98	592^nd	663	10.7%
2023	9.43	726^th	774	6.2%
2024	7.72	759^th	793	4.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.03	728^th	774	5.9%
2019	1.08	785^th	787	0.3%
2021	2.30	778^th	783	0.6%
2022	4.43	774^th	799	3.1%
2023	3.84	764^th	787	2.9%
2024	2.42	805^th	809	0.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.31	671^st	779	13.9%
2019	10.65	722^nd	798	9.5%
2021	2.58	772^nd	784	1.5%
2022	4.82	776^th	808	4.0%
2023	8.23	736^th	799	7.9%
2024	9.05	757^th	826	8.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.79	152^nd	220	30.9%
2019	21.39	193^rd	219	11.9%
2021	12.96	147^th	153	3.9%
2022	22.58	180^th	209	13.9%
2023	25.50	170^th	214	20.6%
2024	24.90	203^rd	249	18.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aurora Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	0	0	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	53
2002	1	1	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	112
2003	1	1	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	112
2004	3	0	1	143	0	n/a	n/a	147
2005	1	0	0	175	0	n/a	n/a	176
2006	0	1	1	215	0	n/a	n/a	217
2007	2	1	1	228	1	n/a	n/a	233
2008	3	3	1	283	0	n/a	n/a	290
2009	3	2	1	300	0	n/a	n/a	306
2010	3	2	0	297	0	n/a	n/a	302
2011	1	0	0	201	0	0	3	205
2012	1	1	0	171	0	0	1	174
2013	3	1	0	177	0	0	1	182
2014	2	0	0	200	0	0	1	203
2015	2	0	0	215	0	0	1	218
2016	2	0	0	240	0	0	0	242
2017	1	0	0	241	0	0	0	242
2018	1	0	0	234	0	0	0	235
2019	1	0	0	226	0	0	0	227
2020	0	0	0	226	0	0	1	227
2021	0	0	0	220	0	0	0	220
2022	0	0	0	239	0	0	0	239
2023	0	0	0	228	0	0	0	228
2024	0	0	0	238	1	0	0	239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	53	2.0	26.5	88.7
2002	112	8.0	14.0	86.6
2003	112	8.0	14.0	86.6
2004	147	9.8	15.0	76.9
2005	176	10.0	17.6	93.2
2006	217	11.0	19.7	91.2
2007	233	11.3	20.6	86.7
2008	290	15.9	18.2	94.5
2009	306	18.8	16.3	92.5
2010	302	17.9	16.7	94
2011	205	12.6	16.1	96.1
2012	174	13.5	12.8	96.6
2013	182	10.7	16.8	94.5
2014	203	15.6	12.9	95.6
2015	218	15.0	14.5	92.7
2016	242	17.0	14.2	96.7
2017	242	18.7	12.9	90.5
2018	235	16.8	13.9	88.9
2019	227	18.6	12.2	91.6
2020	227	17.6	12.8	88.5
2021	220	15.6	14.1	81.8
2022	239	15.9	15.0	77.8
2023	228	16.2	14.0	86.8
2024	239	16.7	14.2	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	53	2.0	26.5	88.7
2002	112	8.0	14.0	86.6
2003	112	8.0	14.0	86.6
2004	147	9.8	15.0	76.9
2005	176	10.0	17.6	93.2
2006	217	11.0	19.7	91.2
2007	233	11.3	20.6	86.7
2008	290	15.9	18.2	94.5
2009	306	18.8	16.3	92.5
2010	302	17.9	16.7	94
2011	205	12.6	16.1	96.1
2012	174	13.5	12.8	96.6
2013	182	10.7	16.8	94.5
2014	203	15.6	12.9	95.6
2015	218	15.0	14.5	92.7
2016	242	17.0	14.2	96.7
2017	242	18.7	12.9	90.5
2018	235	16.8	13.9	88.9
2019	227	18.6	12.2	91.6
2020	227	17.6	12.8	88.5
2021	220	15.6	14.1	81.8
2022	239	15.9	15.0	77.8
2023	228	16.2	14.0	86.8
2024	239	16.7	14.2	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,879

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 849^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 794^th of 845 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)	24.4	33.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)	24.4	33.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)	13.3	13.3
3rd Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)	13.3	13.3
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)	22.2	8.3	13.9%
4th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)	22.2	8.3	13.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)	20	6.3	13.8%
4th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)	20	6.3	13.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	228	0.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	226	228	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.6%	86.8%	4.8%

Schools Near Aurora Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Aurora Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2103 E 26th St	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Aurora Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 870-3891	239	17	14.2	80.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	238 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	845^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.1%		5.8	794^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.0%	51	25.5	15.6					20.7	8.5	11.1					9.8				$22,879
Skyline Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2600 26th Ave S Suite 100	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Skyline Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 200-9916	188	11	17.0	89.4%	0 (0.0%)	188 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	868^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.1	825^th of 845 public elementary schools	2.4%	43	0.0	5.0	5.3	0.0			2.4	3.6	10.0	15.8	16.7			10.6	10.5		10.5	$15,539
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2526 27th Ave. South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9140	89	7	12.1	89.9%	11 (12.4%)	51 (57.3%)	19 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	2.8	866^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.4	748^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.5%	118	0.0		0.0	6.3			1.9	0.0		0.0	17.7			5.8	0.0		0.0	$30,273
Universal Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2912 28th Ave.	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Universal Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 340-5994	423	21	20.0	82.0%	1 (0.2%)	411 (97.2%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	43.6	555^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.0%		19.1	695^th of 845 public elementary schools	17.8%	140	43.6	57.5	21.1	16.3			36.1	40.7	50.0	52.6	52.4			48.4	47.2		47.2	$12,398
Seward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2309 28th Ave South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4950	557	43	12.9	56.7%	216 (38.8%)	188 (33.8%)	43 (7.7%)	23 (4.1%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.8%)	23.2	708^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.6%		27.3	639^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.4%	69	31.0	20.2	23.1				24.8	37.2	22.9	46.2				35.8	36.3		36.3
Sullivan Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-5000	598	54	11.0	84.4%	79 (13.2%)	391 (65.4%)	48 (8.0%)	7 (1.2%)	28 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.5%)	11	786^th of 881 public elementary schools	10.8%		7.6	779^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.8%	7	27.1	20.4	12.1	13.6	7.3	7.9	14.3	28.6	20.4	29.8	23.5	7.2	10.1	19.0	16.1	12.1	13.9	$19,672
Anishinabe Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3100 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-0880	235	18	12.9	88.9%	7 (3.0%)	24 (10.2%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	150 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.4%)	2.7	869^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.2	838^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.8%	31	4.4	10.3	0.0				5.1	13.0	12.8	7.7				10.9	5.4		5.4	$19,469
Bdote Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-8	3216 E 29th Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Bdote Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 729-9266	83	7	11.2	97.6%	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	2.6	870^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.2%		1.3	844^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.1%	26		0.0		0.0			0.0		0.0		20.0			10.8				$27,837
Lirio Montessori	Public, Charter	PK-K	3015 13th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 293-5314	3	0	12.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$60,173
Prekindergarten South	Public	PK	3017 East 31st Street	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4757	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$4,606

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In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Aurora Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Aurora Charter School?

Students at Aurora Charter School are 100% Hispanic.

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Aurora Charter School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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