Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Aux Sable Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aux Sable Middle School serves the southwest part of Joliet, IL, covering an area of approximately 9.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aux Sable Middle School's student population of 844 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
844 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Aux Sable Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aux Sable Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1629 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aux Sable Middle School's ranking?
Aux Sable Middle School is ranked #1629 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Aux Sable Middle School often compared to?
Aux Sable Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Aux Sable Middle School?
844 students attend Aux Sable Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aux Sable Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aux Sable Middle School?
Aux Sable Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aux Sable Middle School offer ?
Aux Sable Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aux Sable Middle School part of?
Aux Sable Middle School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Tentative Last Day of School (if No Emergency Days Used)
May 25, 2027 (Tuesday)
Tentative Last Day of School - if ALL emergency days are used
June 02, 2027 (Wednesday)
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