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C F Simmons Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Aurora, Illinois · Aurora East USD 131
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students792
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
C F Simmons
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
792
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
64%+11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

C F Simmons Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Aurora, Illinois. The school enrolls 792 students. It is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAurora East USD 131
County17089
CityAurora
ZIP60505
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170468000144

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment792
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino91.5%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
91.5%
Black
0.3%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %64%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)