Top Rankings
Aurora City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,044 students in Aurora City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Aurora City School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,044 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Aurora City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
298 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
116 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
2,417 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
79%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
209
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,820 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,820
$17,216
Spending / Student
$14,361
$17,164
Best Aurora City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 W Pioneer Trl
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Harmon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Grades: 3-5
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
Craddock Elementary School
Magnet School
105 Hurd Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Grades: 1-2
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Grades: PK-K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora City School District?
Aurora City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,044 students.
What is the rank of Aurora City School District?
Aurora City School District is ranked #33 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora City School District?
79% of Aurora City School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora City School District?
Aurora City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Aurora City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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