Herget Middle School vs West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herget Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
505 students
| Measure | Herget Middle School Aurora, Illinois | West Aurora Learning Center/ELA Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #529 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #12690 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 594 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herget Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 51.3%).
- •Herget Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 31.6).
- •Herget Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 505.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herget Middle School better than West Aurora Learning Center/ELA?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herget Middle School and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herget Middle School: 594. West Aurora Learning Center/ELA: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herget Middle School and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA rank in Illinois?
Herget Middle School is 529th of 670 and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).