Aurora Charter School

The Aurora Charter School district in Minnesota operates two schools - Aurora Charter School, an elementary school, and Aurora Middle School. Both schools have consistently low performance metrics compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of their respective school types statewide.

Test scores at both Aurora Charter School and Aurora Middle School are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 19.57% of students at Aurora Charter School were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.21%. Similarly, only 7.61% were proficient or better in reading, compared to 49.59% statewide. Both schools also have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at over 80%, indicating a high-need student population.

The data suggests that the Aurora Charter School district is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. With low performance, high student-teacher ratios, and limited resources, there is a clear need for the district to implement strategies and interventions to improve educational outcomes. This could involve reviewing and adjusting curriculum, providing additional teacher training and support, and exploring ways to better support the high-need student population.