Summary:
The city of Aurora, Nebraska is home to a school district with 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 32% to 37%.
Among the standout schools in Aurora are Aurora Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools and boasts strong test scores, high science proficiency, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Aurora Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 50% of Nebraska middle schools with impressive ELA, Math, and Science proficiency rates, as well as relatively low chronic absenteeism.
In contrast, Aurora High School has more mixed results, with 48% proficient or better in ELA, 52% in Math, and 57% in Science. This suggests an opportunity for improvement, potentially by addressing chronic absenteeism or targeting specific subject areas. The district also allocates more funding per student at the middle and high school levels compared to the elementary level, which could be an area to explore further to ensure equitable distribution of resources across the Aurora Public Schools system.
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