Aurora R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,888 students in Aurora R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Aurora R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Aurora R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.50
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,464 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
78%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
119
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,022 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,888 students.
What is the rank of Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District is ranked #409 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora R-VIII School District?
78% of Aurora R-VIII School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Aurora R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,022 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,888 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
