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#2703 of 3,813 schools in IL
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Middle School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Joliet, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Wildspring Pkwy, Joliet, IL 60431
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aux Sable Middle Sch score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aux Sable Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,098
Median home value
$275,100
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drauden Point Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Orenic Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–6 | 3.1 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Troy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Richard Ira Jones Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #24 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aux Sable Middle Sch is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aux Sable Middle Sch
Aux Sable Middle Sch is a public middle school in Joliet, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 848 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,703 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aux Sable Middle Sch
What grades does Aux Sable Middle Sch serve?
Aux Sable Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aux Sable Middle Sch?
Aux Sable Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aux Sable Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Aux Sable Middle Sch is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aux Sable Middle Sch rank in IL?
Aux Sable Middle Sch ranks #2,703 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Aux Sable Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Aux Sable Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aux Sable Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aux Sable Middle Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aux Sable Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Aux Sable Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aux Sable Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Aux Sable Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aux Sable Middle Sch?
37.6% of students at Aux Sable Middle Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (815) 439-7092
- Area population (ZIP 60431)
- 26,789
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60431; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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