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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,869 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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,869 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Aurora R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 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.
Overall District Rank
#418 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.51
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
292 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,460 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
131
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,124 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,272
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,124
$13,894
Best Aurora R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Robinson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Grades: 3-6
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Jr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Olive
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,869 students.
What is the rank of Aurora R-VIII School District?
Aurora R-VIII School District is ranked #407 out of 554 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, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $10,124 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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