Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurora Collegiate Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Collegiate Academy's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aurora Collegiate Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Collegiate Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
86%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Aurora Collegiate Academy is ranked #1405 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Aurora Collegiate Academy?
324 students attend Aurora Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Aurora Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Aurora Collegiate Academy offer ?
Aurora Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aurora Collegiate Academy part of?
Aurora Collegiate Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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