Aurora Jr. High vs Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Jr. High
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
278 students
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
474 students
| Measure | Aurora Jr. High Aurora, Missouri | Pate Early Childhood Ctr. Aurora, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 392 | #463 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10399 of 15,369 | #19379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 278 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 37.3).
- •Aurora Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 66.2%).
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is the larger school with 474 students compared with 278.
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 Jr. High better than Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Pate Early Childhood Ctr. ranks higher (58.3 vs 37.3 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 Jr. High and Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Jr. High: 278. Pate Early Childhood Ctr.: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Jr. High and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Aurora Jr. High is 292nd of 392 and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is 463rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).