How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Herget Middle School | Kaneland Harter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, IL | Sugar Grove, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 594 | 822 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Herget Middle School | Kaneland Harter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,379 | $19,612 |
| District | Aurora West USD 129 | Kaneland CUSD 302 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Herget Middle School | Kaneland Harter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 78.5% |
| African American | 8.2% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.7% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Herget Middle School | Kaneland Harter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 315:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 93 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.