AURORA JR. HIGH

www.aurorar8.org

283 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Aurora Junior High, located at 500 W. Olive in Aurora, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Aurora R-VIII School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and personal responsibility for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the junior high aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while supporting their social and emotional needs during their formative middle-school years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Aurora R-VIII School District, which emphasizes community involvement, innovation, and student success. As a vital part of the Aurora community, the junior high provides various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and academic support programs intended to help students discover their interests and reach their full potential. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the official website at http://www.aurorar8.org serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

283

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA JR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	45
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
215 (76.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (15.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.9 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AURORA R-VIII
Phone:	(417)678-3630
Website:	http://www.aurorar8.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 158