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Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Middle School · Aurora East USD 131 · Aurora, IL
An Aurora East USD 131 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry W Cowherd Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry W Cowherd Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C F Simmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Fred Rodgers Magnet AcadEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| K D Waldo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Francis Granger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,013 | 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
- #11 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
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 850 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,882 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry W Cowherd Middle School
What grades does Henry W Cowherd Middle School serve?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry W Cowherd Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry W Cowherd Middle School rank in IL?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranks #2,882 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Henry W Cowherd Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry W Cowherd Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Henry W Cowherd Middle School a charter school?
No, Henry W Cowherd Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry W Cowherd Middle School a Title I school?
No, Henry W Cowherd Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
72.4% of students at Henry W Cowherd Middle School 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
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (630) 299-5900
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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