Top Rankings
Aurora West USD 129 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 17 public schools serving 11,211 students in Aurora West USD 129 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Aurora West USD 129 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
17 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
11,211 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
833 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Aurora West USD 129 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 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#681 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
355 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7,008 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
27%
# Black Students
1,186 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
11%
17%
# White Students
2,307 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
21%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
324 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
503
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
738
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
736
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
754
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
767
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
734
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
751
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
786
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
817
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
807
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,061
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
969
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
866
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
922
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,310 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,406
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,310
$21,170
Best Aurora West USD 129 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jewel Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Fearn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Goodwin Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
West Aurora High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,818 students
Rank: #66.
Herget Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Schneider Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Greenman Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mccleery Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1313.
Nicholson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1515.
Hall Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1616.
Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Grades: PK
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,211 students.
What is the rank of Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District is ranked #673 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 West USD 129 School District?
62% of Aurora West USD 129 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Aurora West USD 129 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,310 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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