Excellent
#472 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Middle School · Aurora East USD 131 · Aurora, IL
An Aurora East USD 131 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
157 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$70,306
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K D Waldo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| C F Simmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 2 | 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.
Aurora East USD 131
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is a public middle school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
What grades does Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad serve?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad rank in IL?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad ranks #472 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad a charter school?
No, Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad a Title I school?
No, Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
55.5% of students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (630) 299-7175
- Area population (ZIP 60505)
- 58,176
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 60505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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