- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
Still Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Still Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169003597
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Still Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 709
- students enrolled
Still Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Still Middle School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169003597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Still Middle School grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 174169003597 · Aurora, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Still Middle School grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Still 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 709
Still Middle School
709 students
What this shows Still Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Still Middle School compares
Still Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.2%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Still Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian Prairie Cusd 204 reports $18,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Still 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Still 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
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 13.7:1 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
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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Still Middle School
How many students attend Still Middle School?
Still Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Still Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Still Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 3% 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 Still Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Still Middle School is Asian at 47.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Still Middle School?
Still Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Still Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Still Middle School ranks #8 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 Still 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.