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    C
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B-
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
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Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 is a public school district located in Aurora, IL. It has 12,554 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 21% of students are at least proficient in math and 25% in reading.
Address
80 S River St
Aurora, IL 60506
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Telephone
(630) 301-5000
Website
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Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 Rankings

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  • Elementary
  • Middle
  • High

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
25%
Percent Proficient - Math
21%
Average Graduation Rate
80%
Average SAT
1180
74 responses
Average ACT
25
236 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
12,554
Free or Reduced Lunch
67.1%

Teachers

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

Finances

Total Expenses
$164,958,000
Expenses Per Student
$14,208/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    66%
  • Support Services
    31%
  • Other
    3%

Aurora West Unified School District No. 129 Reviews

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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.
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West Aurora truly shines in its diversity. I think growing up, especially in middle school, with so much diversity is a great experience. It helps understand other backgrounds at a younger age. The only thing I dislike about West Aurora is that the academics are lacking.
West Aurora provided an opportunity to fit in. From all the different clubs and sports offered, there was always somewhere where you would fit in. As a transfer student, West Aurora provided me with many different ways to get involved and make my new beginning a great one. My high school experience was great because of the diversity in not just the activities provided but also the people and the atmosphere.