Top Rankings
Aurora West USD 129 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,035 students in Aurora West USD 129 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
11,035 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
782 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aurora West USD 129 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#703 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
64%
28%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
20%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,586 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,716
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,586
$21,244
Best Aurora West USD 129 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fearn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Jewel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Herget Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Rank: #1313.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Greenman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Gr: PK | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 11,035 students.
What is the rank of Aurora West USD 129 School District?
Aurora West USD 129 School District is ranked #717 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora West USD 129 School District?
64% of Aurora West USD 129 School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% 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 $17,586 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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