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#771 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 20% in state

Still Middle School

Middle School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Aurora, IL

An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

787 Meadowridge Dr, Aurora, IL 60504

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$18,127
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Still Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2022
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Still Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 14Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$98,249

Median home value

$272,800

Median rent

$1,861/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fischer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–81.3 mi904Compare →
Francis Granger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–82.8 mi1,013Compare →
Turning Pointe Cn Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private1–122.9 mi33Compare →
Covenant Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–113.0 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#22 of 32
District spending per student
$18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Still Middle School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Still Middle School

Still Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 678 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Still Middle School

What grades does Still Middle School serve?

Still Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Still Middle School?

Still Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Still Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Still Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Still Middle School rank in IL?

Still Middle School ranks #771 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Still Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Still Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Still Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Still Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Still Middle School a charter school?

No, Still Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Still Middle School a Title I school?

No, Still Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Still Middle School?

22.6% of students at Still 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
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 60504)
38,861
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
34.1
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 60504; 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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