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Aurora Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 408 students
 

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  • My son was at Aurora last year for Kindergarten and for the first 4 weeks of...

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  • Aurora is wonderful. It has been our school for 5 years. The staff is awesome.

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Posted October 29, 2012
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My son was at Aurora last year for Kindergarten and for the first 4 weeks of First grade this year till we had to move due to a PCS. Everyone at Aurora was fabulous with our son. He was in the resource program and I can't say enough great things about Mrs. Lester and her staff of aides. They all worked with our son and helped him through any stressors he was having at the time. We were very sad we had to leave this year as his first grade teacher Mrs. Penn as his first grade year was going great. His last day was filled with tears from the staff and us and our son misses all of his teachers that he had at Aurora.
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Posted March 20, 2009
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Excellent school! My son atteneded for 3 years and we have very fond memories of Aurora, as well as the teachers, staff and principal.
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Posted May 2, 2007
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I am deeply impressed with the academic programs available at the school. They have accelerated reading (reading club), ignite (for gifted students), tutorial (before and after school), and a few other programs. They also have a choir, orchestra, basic band, and chess club. The availability of parent involvement is tremendous. I should know because I am a volunteer at the school. There are quite a parents that spend over 20 hours a week dedicating there time Xeroxing, reading, chaperoning, fundraising, and donating (books, coats, hats, and gloves) to the school.
—Submitted by Pua Spencer, a parent

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Posted February 25, 2006
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Aurora is wonderful. It has been our school for 5 years. The staff is awesome. There are extra activities that the kids love. The office staff is great too!
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This school is great. My kids love it. Lots of parent involvement and volunteers. Great admin staff too.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
>95%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female>=90%
Male86%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female>=90%
Male83%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students91%
Female>=90%
Male90%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female73%
Male80%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female81%
Male>=90%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male>=90%
Black>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female>=90%
Male84%
Black>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students91%
Female>=90%
Male87%
Black>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 53%
Black 12% 4%
Hispanic 11% 6%
Two or more races 9% 7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 23%
Asian 1% 5%
Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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