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Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Aurora, Illinois, serving 277 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state.

Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy's academic achievements are truly remarkable. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and the state of Illinois on standardized tests, with 74.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.2% proficient or better in science. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th-grade ELA, with 86% of students reaching proficiency, compared to just 28% in the district and 49.9% statewide. Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy also demonstrates exceptional results across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as C.F. Simmons Middle School, Henry W. Cowherd Middle School, and K.D. Waldo Middle School, Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy's performance is significantly higher, with lower chronic absenteeism rates as well. While the school's results are impressive compared to the surrounding district, it also holds its own when compared to schools in the neighboring Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district, such as Still Middle School, Francis Granger Middle School, and Fischer Middle School.


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Public 6-8

 157 N Root St
       Aurora, IL  60505-2600

(630) 299-7175

District: Aurora East Unified School District 131

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,603 Help


Students who attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy usually attend:

High:    East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.1%
White:
5.4%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy ranks better than 81.7% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is $20,603, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy 250th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy in the ranking list.)

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Aurora East Unified School District 131:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora East Unified School District 131 785th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 87.42 239th 2052 88.4%
2021 41.60 1022nd 1948 47.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.51 748th 1680 55.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.89 964th 1707 43.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.96 251st 742 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 91.89 89th 1302 93.2%
2016 94.56 44th 1294 96.6%
2017 94.43 47th 1293 96.4%
2018 87.17 134th 1293 89.6%
2019 87.55 139th 1356 89.7%
2021 56.34 439th 1241 64.6%
2022 73.25 298th 1369 78.2%
2023 78.11 239th 1367 82.5%
2024 78.01 250th 1363 81.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.00 47th 480 90.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.91 20th 1161 98.3%
2019 96.44 12th 1217 99.0%
2021 45.35 489th 1019 52.0%
2022 82.85 92nd 1221 92.5%
2023 87.53 66th 1234 94.7%
2024 90.72 46th 1219 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.75 125th 1226 89.8%
2019 83.74 161st 1276 87.4%
2021 54.93 390th 1017 61.7%
2022 68.90 320th 1286 75.1%
2023 72.44 282nd 1275 77.9%
2024 69.07 330th 1251 73.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 178th 1223 85.4%
2019 88.31 113th 1296 91.3%
2021 52.04 405th 1048 61.4%
2022 76.03 233rd 1286 81.9%
2023 82.21 183rd 1292 85.8%
2024 83.18 174th 1264 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.03 14th 590 97.6%
2019 93.69 12th 639 98.1%
2021 64.50 115th 517 77.8%
2022 80.40 77th 662 88.4%
2023 83.02 67th 661 89.9%
2024 84.09 59th 643 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 40 21 20 330 3 0 17 0 431
2015 40 20 14 361 3 0 11 0 449
2016 33 27 12 361 4 0 11 0 448
2017 28 22 7 378 4 0 10 0 449
2018 25 21 5 384 4 0 10 0 449
2019 19 21 3 387 4 0 7 0 441
2020 17 13 4 357 2 0 10 0 403
2021 13 11 5 303 2 0 9 0 343
2022 9 6 3 245 1 0 7 0 271
2023 15 7 1 244 4 0 6 0 277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 431 n/a n/a 59.6
2015 449 24.0 18.7 69
2016 448 26.0 17.2 45.5
2017 449 26.0 17.2 55.9
2018 449 25.7 17.4 53.2
2019 441 26.7 16.4 56.5
2020 403 29.3 13.7 49.1
2021 343 n/a n/a n/a
2022 271 20.5 13.2 50.6
2023 277 21.5 12.8 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 431 n/a n/a 59.6
2015 449 24.0 18.7 69
2016 448 26.0 17.2 45.5
2017 449 26.0 17.2 55.9
2018 449 25.7 17.4 53.2
2019 441 26.7 16.4 56.5
2020 403 29.3 13.7 49.1
2021 343 n/a n/a n/a
2022 271 20.5 13.2 50.6
2023 277 21.5 12.8 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%49.6%99.8%99.8%
201699.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%49.1%99.1%50.0%16.0%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%49.6%99.4%99.8%32.5%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%48.6%99.6%99.6%49.6%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%49.6%99.8%99.8%49.6%
202199.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%69.4%
202299.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.3%99.6%93.7%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.9%
202499.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%97.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,800 (14.1%) $10,999 (85.9%) $12,799
2020 $1,430 (10.4%) $12,268 (89.6%) $13,698
2021 $1,592 (11.8%) $11,940 (88.2%) $13,533
2022 $1,592 (11.8%) $11,940 (88.2%) $13,533
2023 $2,845 (14.5%) $16,801 (85.5%) $19,646
2024 $3,118 (15.1%) $17,484 (84.9%) $20,603

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 139th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 239th of 1367 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)55.877
 21.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora East Unified School District 131)16.715.4
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)42.827
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora East Unified School District 131)9.74.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)50.854.5
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora East Unified School District 131)16.816.7
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)3818.2
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora East Unified School District 131)10.46.6
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)71.890
 18.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora East Unified School District 131)2220.4
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)69.128.9
 40.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora East Unified School District 131)167.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy)85.990
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora East Unified School District 131)35.233.2
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students441277
 37.2%
African American217
 66.7%
American Indian44
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic387244
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White1915
 21.1%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%55.6%
 0.9%

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Students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy are 88% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy usually go on to attend East High School

Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy ranks 250th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy.


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