Summary:
The 68818 zip code area is home to three schools - Aurora Elementary School, Aurora High School, and Aurora Middle School - all part of the Aurora Public Schools district. The data reveals that Aurora Elementary and Middle Schools are standout performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while Aurora High School has room for improvement.
Aurora Elementary School and Aurora Middle School both boast impressive statewide rankings, with the elementary school ranked 42nd out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and the middle school ranked 43rd out of 200 Nebraska middle schools. These schools maintain high test scores, with 71-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Aurora High School has slightly lower ACT scores compared to the state average.
While all three schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates and relatively high spending per student, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is a concern that may require targeted interventions. Overall, the data highlights the strong academic performance of Aurora Elementary and Middle Schools, while also identifying opportunities for improvement at the high school level and addressing the need to address chronic absenteeism across the district.
Thank you for your feedback!