Aurora East USD 131 School District
School District · Aurora, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#526 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,690
+$0 vs Illinois median
District size
12,260 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Aurora East USD 131
Aurora East USD 131 is a Aurora, Illinois school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 12,260 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $16,690 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Aurora East USD 131 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is C I Johnson Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Aurora East USD 131 students show an average math proficiency of 9.2% and ELA proficiency of 13.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Aurora East USD 131, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Aurora East USD 131 with test data.
Schools in Aurora East USD 131
18 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Aurora
- Total Enrollment
- 12,260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 813
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora East USD 131?
Aurora East USD 131 has 18 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Aurora East USD 131?
The average composite rating for Aurora East USD 131 is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Aurora East USD 131?
Aurora East USD 131 spends $16,690 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aurora East USD 131?
The average student-teacher ratio in Aurora East USD 131 is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Aurora East USD 131?
C I Johnson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Aurora East USD 131 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Aurora East USD 131?
Across schools in Aurora East USD 131 with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Aurora East USD 131 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Aurora East USD 131 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 13.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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