Herget Middle School

Summary:

Herget Middle School is a public middle school located in Aurora, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 584 students. The school is part of the Aurora West Unified School District 129, which is ranked 693 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herget Middle School faces several academic challenges, with its performance on standardized tests generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 36.2% of Herget students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.2% statewide and 25.9% in the district. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 25.6%, lower than the state (28.4%) and district (15.4%) averages. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 648 to 948 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools. Herget's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools in both subjects.

Herget Middle School also faces high chronic absenteeism, with 24.0% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, notably higher than the state average of 19.4% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While Herget outperforms some of the more distant schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131, it lags behind its closer peers, such as Jefferson Middle School and Jewel Middle School, as well as the Kaneland Harter Middle School, which is outside of the Aurora district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1550 Deerpath Rd
       Aurora, IL  60506-7941


(630) 301-5006

District: Aurora West Unified School District 129

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,495 Help


Students who attend Herget Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Aurora High School

Feeder schools for Herget Middle School:

Elementary:    Hill Elementary School
    Schneider Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.4%
White:
25.7%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herget Middle School ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Aurora West Unified School District 129! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.45. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Herget Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Aurora West Unified School District 129.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herget Middle School is $19,495, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Aurora West Unified School District 129.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herget Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Herget Middle School 648th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Herget Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora West Unified School District 129:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora West Unified School District 129 693rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herget Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.46 924th 1272 27.4%
2007 48.89 777th 1287 39.6%
2008 48.78 781st 1293 39.6%
2009 41.92 895th 1318 32.1%
2010 39.50 931st 1327 29.8%
2011 39.68 928th 1344 31.0%
2012 37.96 961st 1365 29.6%
2013 35.51 932nd 1367 31.8%
2014 32.31 948th 1322 28.3%
2015 30.64 883rd 1302 32.2%
2016 34.70 822nd 1294 36.5%
2017 33.12 849th 1293 34.3%
2018 36.67 788th 1293 39.1%
2019 32.97 892nd 1356 34.2%
2021 33.51 762nd 1241 38.6%
2022 34.94 832nd 1369 39.2%
2023 38.04 806th 1367 41.0%
2024 46.45 648th 1363 52.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.06 124th 285 56.5%
2019 44.32 156th 339 54.0%
2021 39.46 168th 277 39.4%
2022 38.32 279th 454 38.5%
2023 27.61 425th 480 11.5%
2024 42.08 238th 486 51.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.28 265th 602 56.0%
2019 37.21 431st 792 45.6%
2021 28.86 430th 548 21.5%
2022 33.36 518th 781 33.7%
2023 26.20 624th 805 22.5%
2024 32.55 501st 802 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 804th 1161 30.7%
2019 24.23 996th 1217 18.2%
2021 26.78 790th 1019 22.5%
2022 35.35 757th 1221 38.0%
2023 38.42 744th 1234 39.7%
2024 41.07 683rd 1219 44.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.97 733rd 1226 40.2%
2019 35.24 823rd 1276 35.5%
2021 31.35 674th 1017 33.7%
2022 35.15 776th 1286 39.7%
2023 38.25 747th 1275 41.4%
2024 49.47 561st 1251 55.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.62 479th 674 28.9%
2024 33.42 416th 639 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 777th 1223 36.5%
2019 29.80 886th 1296 31.6%
2021 30.51 710th 1048 32.3%
2022 35.20 776th 1286 39.7%
2023 37.50 754th 1292 41.6%
2024 43.19 636th 1264 49.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 310th 511 39.3%
2019 42.17 296th 565 47.6%
2021 26.08 334th 385 13.2%
2022 45.01 244th 573 57.4%
2023 53.27 191st 569 66.4%
2024 44.39 255th 548 53.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.58 439th 590 25.6%
2019 23.33 543rd 639 15.0%
2021 27.70 406th 517 21.5%
2022 30.34 476th 662 28.1%
2023 36.51 407th 661 38.4%
2024 40.19 343rd 643 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Herget Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.91 549th 889 38.2%
2019 40.30 549th 905 39.3%
2021 46.96 396th 813 51.3%
2022 40.82 510th 898 43.2%
2023 46.76 452nd 895 49.5%
2024 69.08 223rd 875 74.5%
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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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by a student
Friday, April 9, 2010

Open Quote Herget middle school is a very big school it is very fun u will like alot of teachers but kids do not have enough time during classes to get there stuff especially from one end of the school to the other end Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herget Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 255 109 22 287 5 n/a n/a 5 683
2007 258 101 21 288 3 n/a n/a 9 680
2008 279 111 26 320 2 n/a n/a 15 753
2009 258 97 35 355 2 n/a n/a 15 762
2010 268 90 27 344 1 n/a n/a 17 747
2011 272 81 19 375 10 5 18 0 780
2012 279 83 21 375 6 0 14 0 778
2013 287 71 26 386 3 0 13 0 786
2014 250 72 23 354 2 0 11 0 712
2015 238 68 18 351 1 0 12 0 688
2016 222 74 20 364 1 1 18 0 700
2017 218 62 21 372 1 0 17 0 691
2018 225 67 20 389 2 0 19 0 722
2019 203 68 16 397 2 0 17 0 703
2020 193 70 16 397 3 5 8 0 692
2021 185 63 15 383 1 4 13 0 664
2022 181 55 13 366 2 3 8 0 628
2023 150 54 11 353 1 2 13 0 584

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 Herget Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 683 42.0 16.3 44.7
2007 680 35.0 19.4 42.5
2008 753 35.0 21.5 44.2
2009 762 42.5 17.9 48.7
2010 747 39.8 18.7 55.1
2011 780 36.0 21.6 55.4
2012 778 38.5 20.2 55.3
2013 786 45.6 17.2 53.9
2014 712 37.0 19.2 51.5
2015 688 39.0 17.6 57.7
2016 700 39.0 17.9 55
2017 691 39.6 17.4 51.7
2018 722 43.0 16.7 53.3
2019 703 44.3 15.8 50.9
2020 692 45.6 15.1 46.7
2021 664 n/a n/a n/a
2022 628 46.0 13.6 42
2023 584 47.0 12.4 44.7

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 Herget Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 683 42.0 16.3 44.7
2007 680 35.0 19.4 42.5
2008 753 35.0 21.5 44.2
2009 762 42.5 17.9 48.7
2010 747 39.8 18.7 55.1
2011 780 36.0 21.6 55.4
2012 778 38.5 20.2 55.3
2013 786 45.6 17.2 53.9
2014 712 37.0 19.2 51.5
2015 688 39.0 17.6 57.7
2016 700 39.0 17.9 55
2017 691 39.6 17.4 51.7
2018 722 43.0 16.7 53.3
2019 703 44.3 15.8 50.9
2020 692 45.6 15.1 46.7
2021 664 n/a n/a n/a
2022 628 46.0 13.6 42
2023 584 47.0 12.4 44.7

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

Herget Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.4%99.2%99.7%
201699.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.4%34.1%
201799.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%98.9%99.0%67.7%
201899.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.2%99.5%98.6%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.4%99.2%99.4%97.1%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.7%90.7%
202299.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.4%99.2%95.3%
202399.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.8%97.4%
202499.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%97.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Herget Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $879 (6.4%) $12,874 (93.6%) $13,753
2020 $716 (5.0%) $13,580 (95.0%) $14,296
2021 $1,416 (9.4%) $13,701 (90.6%) $15,118
2022 $1,416 (9.4%) $13,701 (90.6%) $15,118
2023 $2,060 (11.5%) $15,862 (88.5%) $17,922
2024 $2,110 (10.8%) $17,385 (89.2%) $19,495

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Herget Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 892nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 806th of 1367 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Herget Middle School)19.920.1
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora West Unified School District 129)23.621.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Herget Middle School)12.620.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora West Unified School District 129)16.815.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Herget Middle School)20.317.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora West Unified School District 129)28.919.9
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Herget Middle School)9.715.8
 6.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora West Unified School District 129)15.213.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Herget Middle School)26.934
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora West Unified School District 129)3234.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Herget Middle School)1914.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora West Unified School District 129)1816.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Herget Middle School)57.249.5
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora West Unified School District 129)51.445.2
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students703584
 16.9%
African American6854
 20.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1611
 31.3%
Hispanic397353
 11.1%
Pacific Islander02
White203150
 26.1%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%44.7%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Herget Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Herget Middle School.

Students at Herget Middle School are 60% Hispanic, 26% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Herget Middle School usually go on to attend West Aurora High School

Herget Middle School ranks 648th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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