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Aurora West Unified School District No. 129

  • Aurora, IL
  • 13 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 is a public school district located in Aurora, IL. It has 12,611 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 19% of students are at least proficient in math and 26% in reading.
    Address
    1877 W Downer Pl
    Aurora, IL 60506
    Telephone
    (630) 301-5000
    Website
    sd129.org
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    Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    26%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    19%
    Average Graduation Rate
    79%
    Average SAT
    1150
    143 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    261 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    12,611
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52.3%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $69,641
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.7%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $164,958,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,363/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      64%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      3%
    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $66,848
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,145
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $170,800
    National
    $184,700

    Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 Reviews

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    West Aurora school district is very friendly and kind and respectful to the students, but I feel there is not enough preparation for college for the students to succeed. I found myself having to teach myself most of my school work and having to do college research on my own. On the other hand some teacher will offer to stay after school for extra help and this was very helpful to my school year.
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    I feel like the school is quite redundant. They always hype up the same things, and nobody gets any more interested. The students themselves aren't anything special. All the AP kids are really pretentious and the 'normal' kids are not focused on to build their academic skills. The teacher I have had are really nice and will pay attention if you are willing to work. Most the math teachers seem the most uncaring out of them all. Guidance counselors and administration does not listen carefully to student complaints and needs. Overall though, its just like any other school. I'm pretty sure socially the school is identical to other schools in surrounding districts.
    There are many students there. They are all different races, and so much diversity. There are many opportunities to become involved in the school. You can enrich your studies or academics. There are multiple clubs and sports one could join. Teachers there are pretty great at teaching.