Aim Academy of Science & Technology vs Aurora Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aim Academy of Science & Technology
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
Aurora Middle School
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
180 students
| Measure | Aim Academy of Science & Technology Minneapolis, Minnesota | Aurora Middle School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 433 | #254 of 266 |
| National rank | #15791 of 16,910 | #13406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 178 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 16.8).
- •Aurora Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Aurora Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.8).
- •Aurora Middle School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 178.
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 Aim Academy of Science & Technology better than Aurora Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Middle School ranks higher (22.0 vs 16.8 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 Aim Academy of Science & Technology and Aurora Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aim Academy of Science & Technology: 178. Aurora Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aim Academy of Science & Technology and Aurora Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Aim Academy of Science & Technology is 420th of 433 and Aurora Middle School is 254th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).