Best Schools in Aurora, IA
Aurora, IA has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,925 students attend Aurora, IA schools. On average, schools in Aurora score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Aurora meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Aurora, IA
Aurora, IA has 4 high schools with 1,392 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Aurora score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aurora meet expectations.
1. Independence Junior Senior High School
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Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
2. Starmont High School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. Oelwein High School
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Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. East Buchanan High School
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East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, IA
Aurora, IA has 3 middle schools with 576 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Aurora score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aurora meet expectations.
1. East Buchanan Middle School
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East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Starmont Middle School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
3. Oelwein Middle School
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Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, IA
Aurora, IA has 4 elementary schools with 957 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Aurora score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aurora meet expectations.
1. Starmont Elementary School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
2. East Buchanan Elementary School
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East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Wings Park Elementary School
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Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora, IA has a total population of 374 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aurora, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aurora, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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