Best Schools in Aurora, IA
Aurora, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,750 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Aurora don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aurora, IA
The top high schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
2. Independence Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
3. Oelwein High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. East Buchanan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, IA
The top middle schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. East Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
3. Oelwein Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, IA
The top elementary schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Buchanan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
2. Wings Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 345 Students
3. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students
4. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
5. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 298 Students
6. Little Husky Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 185 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.
Questions About Schools in Aurora, IA
How many schools are in Aurora, IA?
Aurora, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,750 students in total.
How do schools in Aurora perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Aurora score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aurora?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations