Wilson Aspire (Closed 2021)

520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Wilson Aspire ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Top Rankings

Wilson Aspire ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students (19-20)
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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<50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Aspire and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson Aspire and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
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Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
27%
17%
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White
(19-20)
52%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
7%
4%
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(17-18)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilson Aspire and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
54%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilson Aspire and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Aspire's ranking?
Wilson Aspire is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson Aspire?
The graduation rate of Wilson Aspire is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wilson Aspire?
29 students attend Wilson Aspire.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wilson Aspire students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Wilson Aspire offer ?
Wilson Aspire offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Wilson Aspire part of?
Wilson Aspire is part of Rockford School District 205.

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