How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Herget Middle School | West Aurora Learning Center/Ela |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, IL | Aurora, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 594 | 505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 25.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Herget Middle School | West Aurora Learning Center/Ela |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,437 | $15,437 |
| District | Aurora West Usd 129 | Aurora West Usd 129 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Herget Middle School | West Aurora Learning Center/Ela |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 14.5% |
| African American | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.7% | 68.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Herget Middle School | West Aurora Learning Center/Ela |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 93 | 0 |
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 Editorial.