Henry W Cowherd Middle School

441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 921 students in grades 6-8, Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry W Cowherd Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
921 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry W Cowherd Middle School is 0.28, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3316 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
28%
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9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
84%
27%
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Black
12%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Henry W Cowherd Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry W Cowherd Middle School's ranking?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is ranked #3316 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Henry W Cowherd Middle School often compared to?
Henry W Cowherd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like K D Waldo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
921 students attend Henry W Cowherd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Henry W Cowherd Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% 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 Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry W Cowherd Middle School offer ?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry W Cowherd Middle School part of?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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