Top Rankings
Aurora West USD 129 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,195 students in Aurora West USD 129 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Aurora West USD 129 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
11,195 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
796 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Aurora West USD 129 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#653 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
18 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
377 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,828 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
27%
# Black Students
1,216 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
11%
17%
# White Students
2,448 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
22%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
290 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
382
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
713
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
738
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
750
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
747
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
732
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
769
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
795
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
801
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
889
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,188
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
906
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
887
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
898
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,434 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,335 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,434
$22,162
Spending / Student
$17,335
$21,409
Best Aurora West USD 129 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jewel Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Fearn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,877 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Herget Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1414.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Grades: PK
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,195 students.
What is the rank of Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District is ranked #656 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora West USD 129 School District?
61% of Aurora West USD 129 School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Aurora West USD 129 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,335 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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