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Aurora Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 280 students

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Posted September 18, 2007

I agree with the student review that Aurora Schools are more concerned about sports than academics. I believe this school does 'leave your child behind' unless you are 'somebody' or your parents are 'somebody'. They certainly didn't plan their construction well and accepted the construction of the project without a completion date which in turn has resulted in a unsafe school environment. They were more worried about getting their school bond approved and construction started than getting construction guarantees with the project. Regardless, my biggest concern is the average to below average student does not receive proper attention or enough assistance with core curriculum. Until this affects their 'no child left behind' criteria your child will not get noticed and by then it is too late.
—Submitted by Concerned Parent, a parent


Posted January 18, 2007

Aurora Middle School is a wonderful school - one of the best in the country! Its teaching staff is experienced, knowledgeable, and very caring. It embraces the best of middle school philosophy, and its educational programs are at the cutting edge. Its facilities were just average, but a new building project will make them superior. The procedures in place guarantee a safe and disciplined school. Its extra-curricular programs are extensive, but are always kept in the proper educational balance. Its testing system - unique to Aurora - is rigorous but honest. Aurora Middle School is a great place to send your children - they will get a great education there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2006

While the academics are good this school pays more attention to sports than they do to other extracurricular activities. Some of the teachers care more about money than ablity. The teachers are good but the school board is not. They do not care about the well being of the children. Last but not least, this school should just enforce uniforms for they are too worried about everything being gang related and such.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 68% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic80%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic80%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic89%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Male79%
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic85%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a

Science

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
White, not Hispanic67%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a

Writing

All Students64%
Female69%
Malen/a
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic66%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 75%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
Phone: (402) 694-6915

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