Summary:
The city of Aurora, Indiana has only one middle school, South Dearborn Middle School, which is part of the South Dearborn Community School Corporation district. With 293 students, the school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, ranking between 193 and 248 out of Indiana's middle schools. While the student-teacher ratio is relatively low at 12.2, the school underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Math, with only 34.6% proficiency in 7th grade ELA compared to the state's 37.9%.
South Dearborn Middle School faces challenges related to its high poverty rate, with 50.85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, which are further compounded by its relatively low per-student spending of $12,872. Despite these obstacles, the school's smaller class sizes present an opportunity to provide more personalized attention and support to help improve student outcomes.
Overall, while Aurora has only one middle school option, the data suggests that South Dearborn Middle School is an area of concern, with inconsistent performance, below-average test scores, and significant socioeconomic challenges. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to address these issues and ensure that all students in the Aurora community have access to a high-quality middle school education.
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