Aurora School

Summary:

Aurora School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Aurora, West Virginia. With just 168 students, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (over 98%) compared to the surrounding schools in the Preston County Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 55 districts in the state.

Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio (around 12:1) and spending more per student ($11,380) than nearby schools, Aurora School's academic performance is inconsistent. While some grades perform better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, the school generally lags behind in mathematics and science proficiency. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 1 and 4 stars over the years, indicating unstable academic quality.

When compared to other schools in the Barbour County and Tucker County districts, Aurora School's performance is generally lower, particularly in mathematics and science. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the academic standards of the region, despite its smaller class sizes and higher spending per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 125 Aurora School Dr
       Aurora, WV  26705-8201


(304) 735-3781

District: Preston County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,380 Help


Students who attend Aurora School usually attend:

High:    Preston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.4%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aurora School ranks worse than 60.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Preston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aurora School ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora School is 11.9, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Preston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora School is $11,380, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Preston County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora School 223rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Aurora School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aurora School 130th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Aurora School in the ranking list.)

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Preston County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston County Schools 34th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aurora School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.01 145th 420 65.5%
2010 22.26 393rd 427 8.0%
2011 66.02 96th 426 77.5%
2012 64.03 110th 426 74.2%
2013 31.33 343rd 428 19.9%
2014 37.98 294th 422 30.3%
2015 56.21 157th 408 61.5%
2016 66.17 104th 402 74.1%
2017 66.96 102nd 399 74.4%
2018 65.85 117th 392 70.2%
2019 53.68 164th 383 57.2%
2021 54.56 146th 380 61.6%
2022 24.63 319th 375 14.9%
2023 34.78 258th 368 29.9%
2024 42.07 223rd 368 39.4%
See the entire list of West Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.63 131st 377 65.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.97 73rd 382 80.9%
2018 57.07 138th 368 62.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.18 84th 381 78.0%
2018 69.88 86th 366 76.5%
2019 24.60 296th 339 12.7%
2024 36.85 221st 316 30.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.81 110th 382 71.2%
2018 54.81 158th 364 56.6%
2021 41.48 197th 333 40.8%
2022 27.35 266th 330 19.4%
2024 63.64 93rd 325 71.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.35 156th 187 16.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.21 36th 156 76.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.88 107th 382 72.0%
2018 65.00 117th 374 68.7%
2019 53.38 161st 373 56.8%
2021 53.39 149th 376 60.4%
2022 23.80 320th 373 14.2%
2023 33.27 269th 366 26.5%
2024 40.64 231st 367 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aurora School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.82 39th 171 77.2%
2010 1.47 170th 171 0.6%
2011 79.57 19th 171 88.9%
2012 89.11 9th 172 94.8%
2013 43.32 106th 174 39.1%
2014 34.00 122nd 172 29.1%
2015 29.45 132nd 173 23.7%
2017 64.07 48th 176 72.7%
2018 94.55 4th 170 97.6%
2019 98.91 2nd 171 98.8%
2021 90.39 7th 171 95.9%
2022 59.70 55th 169 67.5%
2023 70.68 31st 168 81.5%
2024 26.99 130th 169 23.1%
See the entire list of West Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.87 91st 174 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.69 22nd 176 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.87 39th 174 77.6%
2018 99.05 1st 166 99.4%
2022 87.71 10th 164 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.24 47th 176 73.3%
2018 76.54 18th 164 89.0%
2024 12.58 159th 165 3.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Aurora School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.23 51st 176 71.0%
2018 94.44 3rd 167 98.2%
2019 99.05 2nd 168 98.8%
2021 89.70 7th 170 95.9%
2022 57.11 66th 168 60.7%
2023 69.34 36th 168 78.6%
2024 26.12 128th 169 24.3%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aurora School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 283 283
1990 289 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 292 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1992 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 291 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1995 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1996 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1997 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1998 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2000 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2001 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2008 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2010 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109
2011 114 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 117
2012 116 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 118
2013 115 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 117
2014 143 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 146
2015 135 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 140
2016 146 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 151
2017 160 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 164
2018 167 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 172
2019 168 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 173
2020 163 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 167
2021 153 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 155
2022 175 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 178
2023 166 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 168
2024 166 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 167

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1990 292 16.2 18.0 32.2
1991 293 23.8 12.3 33.8
1992 294 20.7 14.2 35.4
1993 294 17.0 17.3 40.1
1994 272 18.7 14.5 46
1995 176 11.5 15.3 48.3
1996 176 11.5 15.3 48.3
1997 209 12.7 16.5 45.5
1998 167 10.4 16.1 53.9
1999 156 10.1 15.4 69.2
2000 160 10.1 15.8 71.3
2001 152 10.1 15.0 72.4
2002 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2003 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2004 140 10.8 13.0 46.4
2005 136 10.6 12.8 67.6
2006 144 8.6 16.7 54.2
2007 136 10.4 13.1 57.4
2008 131 8.9 14.7 61.8
2009 109 10.1 10.8 53.2
2010 109 11.6 9.3 62.4
2011 117 10.6 11.0 61.5
2012 118 10.1 11.6 45.8
2013 117 11.9 9.7 63.2
2014 146 12.9 11.2 61.6
2015 140 13.0 10.7 51.4
2016 151 13.0 11.6 50.3
2017 164 13.4 12.2 25
2018 172 13.0 13.2 52.9
2019 173 13.5 12.8 41
2020 167 14.0 11.9 42.5
2021 155 14.0 11.0 36.1
2022 178 14.0 12.7 n/a
2023 168 14.0 12.0 n/a
2024 167 14.0 11.9 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1990 292 16.2 18.0 32.2
1991 293 23.8 12.3 33.8
1992 294 20.7 14.2 35.4
1993 294 17.0 17.3 40.1
1994 272 18.7 14.5 46
1995 176 11.5 15.3 48.3
1996 176 11.5 15.3 48.3
1997 209 12.7 16.5 45.5
1998 167 10.4 16.1 53.9
1999 156 10.1 15.4 69.2
2000 160 10.1 15.8 71.3
2001 152 10.1 15.0 72.4
2002 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2003 139 9.7 14.3 57.6
2004 140 10.8 13.0 46.4
2005 136 10.6 12.8 67.6
2006 144 8.6 16.7 54.2
2007 136 10.4 13.1 57.4
2008 131 8.9 14.7 61.8
2009 109 10.1 10.8 53.2
2010 109 11.6 9.3 62.4
2011 117 10.6 11.0 61.5
2012 118 10.1 11.6 45.8
2013 117 11.9 9.7 63.2
2014 146 12.9 11.2 61.6
2015 140 13.0 10.7 51.4
2016 151 13.0 11.6 50.3
2017 164 13.4 12.2 25
2018 172 13.0 13.2 52.9
2019 173 13.5 12.8 41
2020 167 14.0 11.9 42.5
2021 155 14.0 11.0 36.1
2022 178 14.0 12.7 n/a
2023 168 14.0 12.0 n/a
2024 167 14.0 11.9 n/a

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,367 (12.0%) $10,013 (88.0%) $11,380

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 258th of 368 Elementary schools
 27.3%
Ranks 2nd of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 168 Middle schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)37.542.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)46.350.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)18.835.7
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)3436.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)68.830
 38.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)3938.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)81.340
 41.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)42.738.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)26.329.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)33.137
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)31.635.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)40.840.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Aurora School)31.635.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Preston County Schools)3430.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)62.533.3
 29.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)21.423.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)87.520
 67.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)36.339.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)58.841.7
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)28.432.4
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)82.441.7
 40.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)36.340.6
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora School)64.350
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)25.229.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora School)78.678.6
 0%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)39.247.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Aurora School)78.642.9
 35.7%
   8th Grade Science (Preston County Schools)30.121.6
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students173168
 2.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White168166
 1.2%
Two or More Races00


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Students who attend Aurora School usually go on to attend:

High : Preston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Aurora School.

Students at Aurora School are 99% White.

Aurora School ranks 223rd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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