Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aurora Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
7%
Black
42%
17%
White
17%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aurora Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Aurora Academy?
154 students attend Aurora Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aurora Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Academy?
Aurora Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aurora Academy offer ?
Aurora Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Aurora Academy part of?
Aurora Academy is part of Aurora Academy School District.
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