Herget Middle School

1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Herget Middle School serves 628 students in grades 6-8.
Herget Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Herget Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Herget Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Herget Middle School is 0.58, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2370 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
58%
27%
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Black
9%
17%
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White
29%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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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 Herget Middle School's ranking?
Herget Middle School is ranked #2370 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Herget Middle School often compared to?
Herget Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fischer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Herget Middle School?
628 students attend Herget Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Herget Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herget Middle School?
Herget Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herget Middle School offer ?
Herget Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herget Middle School part of?
Herget Middle School is part of Aurora West USD 129 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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