Top Rankings
Aurora East USD 131 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,619 students in Aurora East USD 131 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Aurora East USD 131 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
12,619 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
814 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Aurora East USD 131 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 63% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#827 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
# American Indian Students
51 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10,998 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
27%
# Black Students
966 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
329 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
655
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
781
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
843
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
818
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
808
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
886
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
830
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
903
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
955
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
943
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,163
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,074
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,005
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
955
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,402 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$258 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,461
$21,914
Spending / Student
$20,402
$21,170
Best Aurora East USD 131 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
C I Johnson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
John Gates Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
East High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,197 students
Rank: #77.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
C F Simmons Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1313.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
L D Brady Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1717.
K D Waldo Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Grades: K-2
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District manages 20 public schools serving 12,619 students.
What is the rank of Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District is ranked #824 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora East USD 131 School District?
87% of Aurora East USD 131 School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Aurora East USD 131 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,402 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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