Aurora Junior High

Summary:

Aurora Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Aurora, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 283 students. The school is part of the Marionville R-Ix school district, which is ranked 232 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Aurora Junior High has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average, it consistently underperforms the state average on MAP test proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects. The school struggles with the academic performance of certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students. Additionally, Aurora Junior High has a high percentage of students (62.19%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Republic Middle and Marionville Middle, Aurora Junior High significantly underperforms on academic measures. For example, Republic Middle's 2022-2023 7th grade math proficiency rate was 51.1%, nearly double that of Aurora Junior High. Additionally, Aurora Junior High's per-student spending has decreased over the past few years, while the school's ranking has generally trended downward over the past decade.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 500 W Olive
       Aurora, MO  65605-1434


(417) 678-3630

District: Aurora R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,432 Help


Students who attend Aurora Junior High usually attend:

High:    Aurora High

Feeder schools for Aurora Junior High:

Elementary:    Pate Early Childhood Center
    Robinson School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aurora Junior High ranks worse than 60.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Junior High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Junior High is $9,432.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aurora Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Junior High 279th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Aurora Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Aurora R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora R-VIII 232nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aurora Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.05 369th 619 40.4%
2007 53.86 289th 624 53.7%
2008 54.74 272nd 624 56.4%
2009 53.31 299th 601 50.2%
2010 52.30 334th 614 45.6%
2011 49.40 350th 625 44.0%
2012 49.88 344th 623 44.8%
2013 42.33 441st 649 32.0%
2014 28.40 532nd 633 16.0%
2015 58.65 215th 585 63.2%
2016 44.69 265th 435 39.1%
2017 33.40 419th 568 26.2%
2018 24.00 457th 552 17.2%
2019 27.69 462nd 587 21.3%
2021 35.97 302nd 454 33.5%
2022 28.40 344th 459 25.1%
2023 41.21 279th 459 39.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.64 65th 68 4.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.37 177th 192 7.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.86 333rd 422 21.1%
2019 23.22 423rd 482 12.2%
2021 34.95 269th 371 27.5%
2022 33.18 269th 365 26.3%
2023 57.96 129th 382 66.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.07 165th 204 19.1%
2021 36.83 123rd 195 36.9%
2022 27.30 149th 187 20.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.10 106th 130 18.5%
2022 26.05 65th 78 16.7%
2023 44.13 42nd 74 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Aurora Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.27 439th 479 8.4%
2019 24.35 440th 527 16.5%
2021 26.75 294th 376 21.8%
2022 23.09 314th 381 17.6%
2023 29.23 287th 385 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Aurora Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 298 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 298 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 298 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 286 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 314 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 323 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 287 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 322 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 322 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 338 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 341 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 314 2 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 302 0 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 311 1 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 295 0 1 18 5 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 316 2 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 317 2 0 33 4 0 4 0 360
2012 300 2 0 34 2 0 2 0 340
2013 292 4 0 32 4 0 1 0 333
2014 315 2 2 26 5 0 3 0 353
2015 282 2 1 41 3 1 3 0 333
2016 253 4 1 36 3 0 2 0 299
2017 259 5 1 37 5 0 2 0 309
2018 266 6 2 42 6 0 0 0 322
2019 217 4 2 43 7 0 6 0 279
2020 206 2 1 39 3 0 12 0 263
2021 218 0 2 43 1 0 11 0 275
2022 233 5 3 49 5 0 16 0 311
2023 215 3 3 45 3 0 14 0 283

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 302 18.2 16.6 n/a
1996 302 18.2 16.6 n/a
1997 303 18.5 16.4 33.7
1998 289 19.2 15.1 32.9
1999 316 20.7 15.3 34.5
2000 325 20.4 15.9 37.5
2001 291 21.3 13.7 39.9
2002 328 23.3 14.1 51.2
2003 328 23.3 14.1 51.2
2004 343 24.9 13.8 46.9
2005 348 21.4 16.3 44.8
2006 329 22.8 14.4 43.5
2007 321 21.8 14.7 45.5
2008 331 24.6 13.5 47.1
2009 319 23.3 13.7 48.6
2010 339 22.4 15.1 56.9
2011 360 22.8 15.7 56.4
2012 340 21.7 15.6 52.6
2013 333 22.2 14.9 55.9
2014 353 23.6 14.9 63.7
2015 333 24.0 13.8 67.9
2016 299 23.0 13.0 61.9
2017 309 22.2 13.8 68
2018 322 22.4 14.3 65.8
2019 279 22.1 12.5 65.2
2020 263 20.7 12.7 64.6
2021 275 20.1 13.6 64
2022 311 22.2 13.9 68.2
2023 283 23.9 11.8 62.2

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 302 18.2 16.6 n/a
1996 302 18.2 16.6 n/a
1997 303 18.5 16.4 33.7
1998 289 19.2 15.1 32.9
1999 316 20.7 15.3 34.5
2000 325 20.4 15.9 37.5
2001 291 21.3 13.7 39.9
2002 328 23.3 14.1 51.2
2003 328 23.3 14.1 51.2
2004 343 24.9 13.8 46.9
2005 348 21.4 16.3 44.8
2006 329 22.8 14.4 43.5
2007 321 21.8 14.7 45.5
2008 331 24.6 13.5 47.1
2009 319 23.3 13.7 48.6
2010 339 22.4 15.1 56.9
2011 360 22.8 15.7 56.4
2012 340 21.7 15.6 52.6
2013 333 22.2 14.9 55.9
2014 353 23.6 14.9 63.7
2015 333 24.0 13.8 67.9
2016 299 23.0 13.0 61.9
2017 309 22.2 13.8 68
2018 322 22.4 14.3 65.8
2019 279 22.1 12.5 65.2
2020 263 20.7 12.7 64.6
2021 275 20.1 13.6 64
2022 311 22.2 13.9 68.2
2023 283 23.9 11.8 62.2

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 Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $933 (9.1%) $9,270 (90.9%) $10,203
2020 $684 (7.1%) $8,968 (92.9%) $9,652
2021 $2,039 (21.9%) $7,288 (78.1%) $9,327
2022 $1,906 (20.2%) $7,525 (79.8%) $9,432

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Junior High

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 462nd of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 279th of 459 Middle schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Junior High)31.329.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora R-VIII)31.329.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Junior High)42.329.5
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora R-VIII)42.329.5
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Junior High)11.922.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora R-VIII)11.922.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Aurora Junior High)28.837.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora R-VIII)28.837.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Junior High)36.633.1
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora R-VIII)36.633.1
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279283
 1.4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic4345
 4.7%
Pacific Islander00
White217215
 0.9%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%62.2%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Aurora Junior High.

Aurora Junior High ranks 279th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Aurora Junior High usually go on to attend Aurora High

Students at Aurora Junior High are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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

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