Aurora Middle School

Summary:

Aurora Middle School is a public charter school located in Minneapolis, MN, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school has a 100% Hispanic student population and is part of the Aurora Charter School District, which is ranked 447 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 0-star rating.

Despite being a public charter school, Aurora Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota middle schools over the past 10 years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grades and years. For example, in 2023-2024, only 1.63% of Aurora Middle School students were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's performance is also significantly lower than the Aurora Charter School district average, indicating that Aurora Middle School is an outlier within its own district.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Sanford Middle School, which is located just 1.75 miles away, Aurora Middle School stands out as an outlier in terms of its academic performance and student demographics. Sanford Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates and a more diverse student population, ranking in the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Aurora Middle School may be unique to the school itself, rather than being a reflection of the broader educational landscape in the area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 2103 E 26th St
       Minneapolis, MN  55404-4102


(612) 200-9590

District: Aurora Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,045 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aurora Middle School ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Middle School is $10,045.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Middle School 525th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Aurora Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora Charter School:

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


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Rank History for Aurora Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 25.99 394th 488 19.3%
2014 32.92 368th 490 24.9%
2015 13.91 449th 516 13.0%
2016 3.59 484th 508 4.7%
2017 4.86 489th 523 6.5%
2018 8.32 470th 518 9.3%
2019 9.08 486th 533 8.8%
2021 7.46 491st 521 5.8%
2022 8.18 485th 520 6.7%
2023 4.52 519th 529 1.9%
2024 5.98 525th 545 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 72nd 109 33.9%
2019 43.62 62nd 120 48.3%
2021 28.12 90th 102 11.8%
2022 25.76 123rd 130 5.4%
2023 29.71 113th 133 15.0%
2024 30.77 129th 158 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.99 350th 401 12.7%
2019 21.13 353rd 415 14.9%
2021 22.44 339th 399 15.0%
2022 22.65 343rd 404 15.1%
2023 7.59 451st 459 1.7%
2024 10.65 447th 473 5.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.32 403rd 436 7.6%
2019 12.85 401st 439 8.7%
2021 6.24 424th 443 4.3%
2022 6.58 453rd 467 3.0%
2023 4.51 448th 455 1.5%
2024 5.16 462nd 474 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.05 421st 438 3.9%
2019 5.79 433rd 454 4.6%
2021 8.32 414th 437 5.3%
2022 9.55 445th 476 6.5%
2023 4.24 456th 464 1.7%
2024 5.48 465th 479 2.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.45 143rd 163 12.3%
2019 25.94 143rd 171 16.4%
2021 21.42 138th 156 11.5%
2022 20.86 169th 188 10.1%
2023 13.43 173rd 178 2.8%
2024 17.20 171st 186 8.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.42 43rd 49 12.2%
2024 14.47 52nd 55 5.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Aurora Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 1 0 88 0 0 0 0 89
2012 1 2 0 123 0 0 0 0 126
2013 2 2 0 120 0 0 0 0 124
2014 1 1 0 126 0 0 1 0 129
2015 0 0 0 166 0 0 1 0 167
2016 0 0 0 181 0 0 2 0 183
2017 0 0 0 178 0 0 0 0 178
2018 0 0 0 187 1 0 0 0 188
2019 0 0 0 183 1 0 0 0 184
2020 0 0 0 189 1 0 0 0 190
2021 0 0 0 195 0 0 0 0 195
2022 0 0 0 196 0 0 0 0 196
2023 0 0 0 184 0 0 0 0 184
2024 0 0 0 187 0 0 0 0 187

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 89 7.3 12.1 96.6
2012 126 6.4 19.4 97.6
2013 124 7.7 16.0 87.1
2014 129 8.1 15.7 95.3
2015 167 10.0 16.7 97
2016 183 13.0 14.0 93.4
2017 178 13.5 13.0 88.8
2018 188 14.7 12.7 90.4
2019 184 15.6 11.7 90.8
2020 190 17.4 10.9 88.4
2021 195 13.1 14.8 81.5
2022 196 12.7 15.3 82.1
2023 184 12.2 15.0 88
2024 187 11.5 16.1 79.1

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 89 7.3 12.1 96.6
2012 126 6.4 19.4 97.6
2013 124 7.7 16.0 87.1
2014 129 8.1 15.7 95.3
2015 167 10.0 16.7 97
2016 183 13.0 14.0 93.4
2017 178 13.5 13.0 88.8
2018 188 14.7 12.7 90.4
2019 184 15.6 11.7 90.8
2020 190 17.4 10.9 88.4
2021 195 13.1 14.8 81.5
2022 196 12.7 15.3 82.1
2023 184 12.2 15.0 88
2024 187 11.5 16.1 79.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,045

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 486th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 519th of 529 Middle schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Aurora Middle School)34.70
 34.7%
   5th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)34.70
 34.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Aurora Middle School)32.720
 12.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)32.720
 12.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Aurora Middle School)12.213.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Aurora Charter School)12.213.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Aurora Middle School)14.62
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)14.62
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Aurora Middle School)39.69.8
 29.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)39.69.8
 29.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Aurora Middle School)26.72.2
 24.5%
   7th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)26.72.2
 24.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Aurora Middle School)33.311.1
 22.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)33.311.1
 22.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Aurora Middle School)20.92.1
 18.8%
   8th Grade Math (Aurora Charter School)20.92.1
 18.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Aurora Middle School)20.914.9
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Aurora Charter School)20.914.9
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Aurora Middle School)4.72.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora Charter School)4.72.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students184184
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic183184
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%88%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora Middle School

Aurora Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Aurora Middle School.

Students at Aurora Middle School are 100% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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