Aurora Academy
Aurora Academy
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Aurora Academy
Aurora Academy is located in Toledo, OH and is in Aurora Academy School District. It is a charter school that serves 143 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Aurora Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Aurora Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Aurora Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Aurora Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Aurora Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Aurora Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Aurora Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Aurora Academy's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| East Side Central Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Sacred Heart Elementary School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted 0.7 miles | |
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| Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown 0.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 143
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Aurora Academy had 98% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 42% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
52%
Black
22%
Two or More Races
15%
Hispanic
10%
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Aurora Academy District Spending
$9,925Per Pupil
The Aurora Academy spends $9,925 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 45% on instruction, 49% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Aurora Academy District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Aurora Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Aurora Academy School DistrictTest Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Writing
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55%
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82%
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9%
state
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Reading
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23%
state
80%
Science
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27%
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Social Studies
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9%
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58%
Math
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Reading
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Math
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26%
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32%
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16%
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Overall Score
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64
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91
Performance Index Results (2007)
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Science
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Social Studies
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62%
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Reading
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42%
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80%
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60%
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79%
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Science
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40%
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62%
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Social Studies
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20%
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54%
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Overall Score
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73
Performance Index Results (2008)
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36%
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81%
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Reading
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43%
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77%
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78%
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82%
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62%
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71%
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42%
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75%
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Reading
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50%
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Writing
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81%
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Math
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Reading
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36%
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Science
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36%
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63%
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Social Studies
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36%
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51%
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Overall Score
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70
Performance Index Results (2009)
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60%
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60%
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78%
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Math
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80%
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76%
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70%
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81%
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Math
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19%
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67%
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Reading
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56%
state
72%
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Science
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25%
state
70%
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Math
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69%
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77%
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Reading
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69%
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Reading
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75%
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81%
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Science
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31%
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65%
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Overall Score
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77
Performance Index Results (2010)
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86%
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60%
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80%
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Math
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86%
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78%
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Reading
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86%
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84%
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Math
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50%
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66%
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Reading
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57%
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74%
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Science
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36%
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71%
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Math
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47%
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78%
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47%
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86%
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63%
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75%
Reading
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47%
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Overall Score
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77
Performance Index Results (2011)
3
TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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