- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
Fischer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fischer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169006041
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fischer Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 861
- students enrolled
Fischer Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fischer Middle School ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169006041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174169006041 · Aurora, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Resource Investment Index #10 of 11 middle schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fischer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- This school 861
Fischer Middle School
861 students
What this shows Fischer Middle School reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fischer Middle School compares
Fischer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 31.8%
Asian 16.4%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Fischer Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Fischer Middle School.
$18,127
Per student
0%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fischer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fischer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Aurora
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Francis Granger Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
C F Simmons Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
K D Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fischer Middle School
How many students attend Fischer Middle School?
Fischer Middle School has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fischer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fischer Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fischer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fischer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fischer Middle School?
Fischer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fischer Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Fischer Middle School ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Fischer Middle School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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