Best middle schools in Aurora (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Aurora, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 172Still Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 270Francis Granger Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,011 students
- 367Bednarcik Junior High SchoolAurora · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 463Fred Rodgers Magnet AcadAurora · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 551Fischer Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 861 students
- 628Jefferson Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 577 students
- 726Herget Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 823Washington Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 690 students
- 922C F Simmons Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 1021Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 807 students
- 1119K D Waldo Middle SchoolAurora · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 729 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 49% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 2 | Francis Granger Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,011 |
| 3 | Bednarcik Junior High School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 4 | Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 5 | Fischer Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 861 |
| 6 | Jefferson Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 577 |
| 7 | Herget Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 8 | Washington Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 9 | C F Simmons Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 10 | Henry W Cowherd Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 807 |
| 11 | K D Waldo Middle School Aurora · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 729 |
Still Middle School in Aurora leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Aurora with a Success Index (US) of 71.9. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Illinois middle schools rankings, every school on the Aurora page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Aurora?
Still Middle School in Aurora, Illinois ranks first among middle schools in Aurora with a Success Index (US) of 71.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 709).
How are middle schools in Aurora ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.