Is Aurora Junior High a good school?

Aurora Junior High ranks 329 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Aurora Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Aurora Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Aurora Junior High?

Students at Aurora Junior High are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Aurora Junior High attend?

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

Aurora Junior High

Summary:

Aurora Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Aurora, Missouri, with 283 students. The school is part of the Aurora R-VIII school district, which is ranked 257 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, Aurora Junior High faces significant challenges. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.1% to 22.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 21.4% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.8%. The performance of subgroups like Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students is particularly low, with many ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Republic Middle, Pierce City Middle, Monett Middle, and Marionville Middle, Aurora Junior High significantly underperforms, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance. This suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and address equity issues, such as access to resources and quality of instruction for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 7-8

500 W Olive
Aurora, MO 65605-1434

(417) 678-3630

District: Aurora R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
329^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,432

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: 11.5

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

See top rated Missouri middle schools

Compare Aurora Junior High to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora Junior High ranks worse than 72.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.07. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Junior High is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Aurora Junior High employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Junior High is $9,432.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Junior High 329^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Aurora Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Aurora R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora R-VIII 257^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Aurora Junior High?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Aurora Junior High

Compare

Rank History for all students at Aurora Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.05	369^th	619	40.4%
2007	53.86	289^th	624	53.7%
2008	54.74	272^nd	624	56.4%
2009	53.31	299^th	601	50.2%
2010	52.30	334^th	614	45.6%
2011	49.40	350^th	625	44.0%
2012	49.88	344^th	623	44.8%
2013	42.33	441^st	649	32.0%
2014	28.40	532^nd	633	16.0%
2015	58.65	215^th	585	63.2%
2016	44.69	265^th	435	39.1%
2017	33.40	419^th	568	26.2%
2018	24.00	457^th	552	17.2%
2019	27.69	462^nd	587	21.3%
2021	35.97	302^nd	454	33.5%
2022	28.40	344^th	459	25.1%
2023	41.21	279^th	459	39.2%
2024	29.07	329^th	451	27.1%

See the entire list of Missouri Middle School Rankings!

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	65^th	68	4.4%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

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	177^th	192	7.8%
2024	17.76	181^st	194	6.7%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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
2018	30.86	333^rd	422	21.1%
2019	23.22	423^rd	482	12.2%
2021	34.95	269^th	371	27.5%
2022	33.18	269^th	365	26.3%
2023	57.96	129^th	382	66.2%
2024	36.51	258^th	378	31.7%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Aurora Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	22.07	165^th	204	19.1%
2021	36.83	123^rd	195	36.9%
2022	27.30	149^th	187	20.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	23.10	106^th	130	18.5%
2022	26.05	65^th	78	16.7%
2023	44.13	42^nd	74	43.2%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Aurora Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.27	439^th	479	8.4%
2019	24.35	440^th	527	16.5%
2021	26.75	294^th	376	21.8%
2022	23.09	314^th	381	17.6%
2023	29.23	287^th	385	25.5%
2024	22.71	307^th	379	19.0%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Aurora Junior High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Aurora Junior High, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Aurora Junior High

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	298	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	302
1996	298	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	302
1997	298	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	303
1998	286	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1999	314	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	316
2000	323	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	325
2001	287	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	291
2002	322	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	328
2003	322	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	328
2004	338	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	343
2005	341	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	348
2006	314	2	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	329
2007	302	0	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	321
2008	311	1	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	331
2009	295	0	1	18	5	n/a	n/a	319
2010	316	2	0	19	2	n/a	n/a	339
2011	317	2	0	33	4	0	4	360
2012	300	2	0	34	2	0	2	340
2013	292	4	0	32	4	0	1	333
2014	315	2	2	26	5	0	3	353
2015	282	2	1	41	3	1	3	333
2016	253	4	1	36	3	0	2	299
2017	259	5	1	37	5	0	2	309
2018	266	6	2	42	6	0	0	322
2019	217	4	2	43	7	0	6	279
2020	206	2	1	39	3	0	12	263
2021	218	0	2	43	1	0	11	275
2022	233	5	3	49	5	0	16	311
2023	215	3	3	45	3	0	14	283
2024	226	3	0	48	1	0	13	291

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

Compare

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
2024	291	25.1	11.5	61.5

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

Compare

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
2024	291	25.1	11.5	61.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 462^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 279^th 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)	31.3	29.5	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora R-VIII)	31.3	29.5	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Junior High)	42.3	29.5	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora R-VIII)	42.3	29.5	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Junior High)	11.9	22.7	10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora R-VIII)	11.9	22.7	10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Aurora Junior High)	28.8	37.7	8.9%
8th Grade Science (Aurora R-VIII)	28.8	37.7	8.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Junior High)	36.6	33.1	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora R-VIII)	36.6	33.1	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	283	1.4%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	43	45	4.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	217	215	0.9%
Two or More Races	6	14	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.2%	62.2%	3%

Schools Near Aurora Junior High

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aurora Junior High	Public	7-8	500 W Olive	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-3630	291	25	11.5	61.5%	226 (77.7%)	3 (1.0%)	48 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	29.1	329^th of 451 public middle schools	27.1%		41.2	279^th of 459 public middle schools	39.2%	50		27.3	25.7	27.6		21.4	22.5		$9,432	$1,907	$7,525
Marionville Middle	Public	6-8	College and O'Dell	Marionville	65705	Lawrence County	Marionville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 258-2531	154	13	11.5	51.9%	137 (89.0%)	3 (1.9%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	92.9	22^nd of 451 public middle schools	95.1%		94.2	14^th of 459 public middle schools	96.9%	8	52.0	79.4	72.9		54.0	67.2	69.4		$6,754	$505	$6,249
Mount Vernon Middle	Public	6-8	731 S Landrum St	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-3137	356	22	15.8	43.3%	324 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	47.3	236^th of 451 public middle schools	47.7%		47.5	241^st of 459 public middle schools	47.5%	5	35.5	27.8	31.3	33.0	30.5	42.2	32.1	92.3	$10,625	$1,921	$8,704
Monett Middle	Public	6-8	4 David Sippy Drive	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-6228	509	37	13.7	69.5%	257 (50.5%)	0 (0.0%)	208 (40.9%)	20 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	60.5	160^th of 451 public middle schools	64.5%		65.2	134^th of 459 public middle schools	70.8%	26	45.9	57.3	49.6	18.2	35.6	33.0	42.8		$11,979	$5,550	$6,428
Pierce City Middle	Public	6-8	300 Myrtle St	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 476-2515	156	13	11.8	55.1%	133 (85.3%)	3 (1.9%)	8 (5.1%)	10 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51.9	218^th of 451 public middle schools	51.7%		48.6	237^th of 459 public middle schools	48.4%	19	37.0	40.4	35.4	33.2	25.9	36.1	43.6		$10,172	$3,424	$6,748
Republic Middle	Public	6-8	#1 Tiger Drive	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3640	1,197	75	16.0	39.4%	1,002 (83.7%)	12 (1.0%)	66 (5.5%)	11 (0.9%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	94 (7.9%)	79.6	70^th of 451 public middle schools	84.5%		77.8	73^rd of 459 public middle schools	84.1%	3	55.1	55.4	51.3	42.2	47.6	43.2	48.4	88.4	$9,255	$792	$8,463

Aurora Junior High

Aurora Junior High:

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Aurora R-VIII:

What do you think?

Rank History for Aurora Junior High

Rank History for all students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for Special Education students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for Disabled students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Junior High

Rank History for White students at Aurora Junior High

Enrollment information for Aurora Junior High

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Junior High

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Junior High

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Junior High

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Junior High

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Aurora Junior High