Aurora West Unified School District 129
- 80 SOUTH RIVER ST
- AURORA, IL 60506
- (630) 301-5033
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.3% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,617 | $11,055 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.3 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,517 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 768 | - |
District Test Scores
ISAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.3% | 86.4% | |
| 2009 | 80.4% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 82.7% | 85.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.8% | 73.7% | |
| 2009 | 62.3% | 72.2% | |
| 2008 | 66.3% | 71.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 85.4% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 85.8% | 84.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.9% | 73.7% | |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 69.9% | 73.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.6% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 76.8% | |
| 2008 | 70.3% | 76.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2009 | 79.2% | 82.5% | |
| 2008 | 80.1% | 81.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.2% | 74.7% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 66.2% | 73.6% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.7% | 82.4% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 79.1% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.1% | 84.4% | |
| 2009 | 78.7% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.6% | 80.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.9% | 77.4% | |
| 2009 | 69.2% | 77.5% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 77.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.4% | 82.4% | |
| 2009 | 72.3% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 73.8% | 79.2% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.6% | 83.7% | |
| 2009 | 78.2% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 80.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 78.8% | 83.6% | |
| 2008 | 76.8% | 81.4% | |
PSAE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.4% | 52.7% | |
| 2009 | 45.1% | 51.6% | |
| 2008 | 47.7% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.7% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.1% | 56.9% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 53.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 52.4% | |
| 2009 | 39.6% | 50.5% | |
| 2008 | 41.2% | 51.2% | |
Source: IL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,517 | 16.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 365 |
| Kindergarten Students | 904 |
| 1st Grade Students | 893 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,028 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 997 |
| 4th Grade Students | 978 |
| 5th Grade Students | 918 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,008 |
| 7th Grade Students | 968 |
| 8th Grade Students | 921 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,048 |
| 10th Grade Students | 904 |
| 11th Grade Students | 728 |
| 12th Grade Students | 768 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 303 |
| Hispanic | 5,657 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,900 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,008 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,955 |
| Female | 5,944 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 768 | 16.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 506 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 214 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 16 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 17 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 115 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 46 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 60 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $123,932,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $69,993,000 | 56.5% |
| Property Tax | $61,578,000 | 49.7% |
| Other School Systems | $371,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $299,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,765,000 | 1.4% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $645,000 | 0.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $211,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,609,000 | 1.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,091,000 | 0.9% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $2,411,000 | 1.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $44,656,000 | 36.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $26,706,000 | 21.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,203,000 | 4.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $522,000 | 0.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $134,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $99,000 | 0.08% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,072,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Programs | $1,086,000 | 0.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $6,529,000 | 5.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $305,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,283,000 | 7.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,099,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,391,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $43,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $105,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,286,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,166,000 | 0.9% |
| Direct - Other | $193,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $108,394,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $69,751,000 | 64.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $34,602,000 | 31.9% |
| Student Support | $3,400,000 | 2.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,869,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $3,129,000 | 2.5% |
| School Administration Support | $5,940,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,636,000 | 9.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,535,000 | 4.5% |
| Other Support Services | $2,093,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,041,000 | 3.7% |
| Food Services | $3,796,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Services | $245,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 627 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 170 | 5.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Aurora West Unified School District 129
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 18
- Students: 12,517
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 768
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| FEARN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 643 | 20.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FREEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
153 South Randall Rd
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 694 | 19.3 |  Review This School |
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| GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18 Poplar St
North Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 493 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| GREENMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
729 West Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 699 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 543 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| HERGET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL Public | 6-8 | 747 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 532 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| HOPE D WALL TMH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
449 West New Indian Trl
Aurora, IL Public | PK-12 | 101 | 4.6 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL Public | 6-8 | 794 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| JEWEL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL Public | 6-8 | 655 | 17.7 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
641 South Lake St
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MCCLEERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1002 West Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 657 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
649 North Main St
Montgomery, IL Public | KG-5 | 363 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| SCHNEIDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 516 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL Public | KG-5 | 547 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| TODD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
100 Oak Ave
Aurora, IL Public | PK | 344 | 28.9 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
231 South Constitution
Aurora, IL Public | 6-8 | 684 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1201 West New York St
Aurora, IL Public | 9-12 | 3,416 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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