Aurora Elementary School vs South Dearborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 155 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
South Dearborn Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
288 students
| Measure | Aurora Elementary School Aurora, Indiana | South Dearborn Middle School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,053 | #235 of 335 |
| National rank | #23297 of 50,301 | #9284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 524 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 42.5).
- •Aurora Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Aurora Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 56.5%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •Aurora Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Elementary School better than South Dearborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Elementary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Elementary School and South Dearborn Middle School?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Elementary School: 524. South Dearborn Middle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Elementary School and South Dearborn Middle School rank in Indiana?
Aurora Elementary School is 528th of 1,053 and South Dearborn Middle School is 235th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).