Summary:
The Aurora R-VIII school district has only one middle school, Aurora Junior High, which serves grades 7-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is significantly below the statewide averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, suggesting the need for improvement in student learning outcomes.
Aurora Junior High's school ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 302 out of 454 schools in 2020-2021 to 344 out of 459 schools in 2021-2022, indicating inconsistent performance relative to other Missouri middle schools. However, the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing personalized attention and support to students.
Notably, 62.19% of students at Aurora Junior High receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students is an important contextual factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and identifying potential areas for targeted support or intervention.
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