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Baxter Elementary School vs. Aurora Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Baxter Elementary School or Aurora Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baxter Elementary School
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Aurora Heights Elementary School
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
226 students
260 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baxter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aurora Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baxter Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aurora Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baxter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aurora Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baxter Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#594 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baxter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aurora Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baxter Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aurora Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
34
46
Grade 1 Students
27
60
Grade 2 Students
32
57
Grade 3 Students
36
48
Grade 4 Students
29
49
Grade 5 Students
38
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aurora Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aurora Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aurora Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aurora Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aurora Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aurora Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aurora Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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