A E R O Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
109 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)36%
27%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)8%
16%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)53%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
57%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend A E R O Educational Center?
109 students attend A E R O Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of A E R O Educational Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is A E R O Educational Center part of?
A E R O Educational Center is part of A E R O Special Education Cooperative School District.
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