Fischer Middle School
Fischer Middle School serves 909 students in grades 6-8.
Fischer Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Fischer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Fischer Middle School's student population of 909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 909 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fischer Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fischer Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1433 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 26% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 43% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fischer Middle School is Waubonsie Valley High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Still Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Georgetown Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Georgetown Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 516 students10
0.3 miles
995 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456 0.3 K-5 516 - Aurora Peter M Gombert Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 424 students10
0.4 miles
2707 Ridge Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3700 0.4 K-5 424 - Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School Math: 56% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,642 students10
0.5 miles
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300 0.5 9-12 2,642 - Aurora Mccarty Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 578 students10
0.8 miles
3000 Village Green
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400 0.8 K-5 578 - Aurora Reba O Steck Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 575 students10
1.0 miles
460 Inverness Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3500 1 K-5 575
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