Aurora

Aurora Community Guide

Community Overview

Aurora is a city of about 100,000 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. The city has a mix of industrial, commercial and residential development, particularly along the west and far west sides. The Fox Valley Park District provides extensive recreational opportunities, and the City of Aurora maintains some recreational facilities as well. School children attend one of three school districts (129, 131 and 204) *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Routes 56, and 59). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra on the Burlington Northern (BN) line. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 630-892-8811. NICOR: 630-892-8821.

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661. Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Aurora Public Library: 1 E. Benton, 630-896-9761.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-897-7821.

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-859-1700.

Mercy Center: 630-859-2222 Central DuPage Hospital: 630-682-1600

Edward Hospital: 630-355-0450

Aurora West Unit School District 129 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

Aurora West Unit School District 129

80 S. River St.

Aurora, IL 60506

630-844-4431

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Band (Grade 5 & up), Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, Foreign Language (Grade 7 & up), Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Early Childhood, PTA, Preschool Screening.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library, Vocational Education, Gifted/Talented, Social Work.

Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math (including Business Math), Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language, Home Economics, Vocational Education (including Industrial Technology, Typing/Word Processing).

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Middle School).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Band & School Clubs (All grades), Sports & Chorus (High School).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools (Aurora grade schools only):

West High School. 1201 W. New York St., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4600.

Web Site Address: http://www.west-aurora.k12.il.us/waschools/westhigh/westhighindex.htm

Jefferson Middle School. 1151 Plum St., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4535.

Web Site Address: http://www.west-aurora.k12.il.us/waschools/jefferson/index.htm

Jewel Middle School. 1504 Waterford Rd., North Aurora, IL 60542, 630-264-4700.

Washington Middle School. Alschuler & Winifred, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4545.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/washington/index.html

Freeman Elementary. 153 S. Randall Rd., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4465.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/washington/index.html

Greenman Elementary. 729 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4475.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/greenman/index.html

Hall Elementary. 2001 Heather Dr., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4480.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/hall/index.html

Hill Elementary. 724 Pennsylvania Ave., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4485.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/hill/index.html

Lincoln Elementary. 641 S. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4490.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/lincoln/index.html

McCleery Elementary. 1002 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4495.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/mccleery/index.html

Smith Elementary. 1332 Robinwood Dr., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4515.

Web Site Address: http://www.aurora.il.us/schools/129/smith/index.html

Todd Elementary. Oak St. & W. New York, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4521.

Wall School. 449 W. New Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-4530.

Web Site Address: http://www.west-aurora.k12.il.us/waschools/hopewall/hwhome.htm

School System Statistics

School Name	Grade Levels	Enrollment - School/District		Number of teachers (district)	District % teachers with Bach. Degree only	District % teachers with Master's & above Degree	District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary		District Per-Pupil Cost
West High	9-12	2,514	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Jefferson Middle	7-8	733	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Washington Middle	7-8	749	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
J H Freeman Elementary	K-6	612	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Lucia Goodwin Elementary	K-6	645	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Greenman Elementary	K-6	399	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Frank Hall Elementary	K-6	671	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Nancy Hill Elementary	K-6	427	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	K-6	374	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
McCleery Elementary	K-6	592	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Smith Elementary	K-6	699	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231
Todd Elementary	PK-2	80	9,238	526	47%	53%	21.1	20.9	$5,231

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Aurora West Unit District 129	IGAP Scores - Grade 10			IGAP Scores - Grade 11		Graduation Rate	ACT Composite
Subjects	Reading	Math	Writing	Science	Social Studies
Statewide Averages	228	264	26.2	263	249	81.8%	21.5
District Averages	245	277	26.4	267	248	81.5%	22.8
School Averages
West High	245	277	26.4	267	248	81.5%	22.8

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Aurora West Unit District 129	IGAP Scores - Reading			IGAP Scores - Math			IGAP Scores - Writing
Grades	3	6	8	3	6	8	3	6	8
Statewide Averages	246	248	237	287	282	290	18.7	22.6	24.5
District Averages	233	234	218	285	284	285	18	22.2	24.9
School Averages
Jefferson Middle	N/A	N/A	201	N/A	N/A	259	N/A	N/A	24.6
Washington Middle	N/A	N/A	234	N/A	N/A	308	N/A	N/A	25.1
J H Freeman Elementary	284	274	N/A	328	333	N/A	18.9	24	N/A
Lucia Goodwin Elementary	262	281	N/A	332	316	N/A	18.4	23.7	N/A
Greenman Elementary	232	216	N/A	268	271	N/A	18.6	21.5	N/A
Frank Hall Elementary	256	242	N/A	296	294	N/A	18.3	22.7	N/A
Nancy Hill Elementary	189	172	N/A	251	215	N/A	17.8	18.4	N/A
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	212	212	N/A	269	287	N/A	17.5	21.3	N/A
McCleery Elementary	189	188	N/A	249	244	N/A	17.3	20.2	N/A
Smith Elementary	200	223	N/A	254	249	N/A	17.4	21.9	N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Aurora West Unit District 129	IGAP Scores Science		IGAP Scores Social Studies
Grades	4	7	4	7
Statewide Averages	251	260	269	261
District Averages	232	234	239	231
School Averages
Jefferson Middle	N/A	212	N/A	195
Washington Middle	N/A	254	N/A	266
J H Freeman Elementary	264	N/A	275	N/A
Lucia Goodwin Elementary	265	N/A	271	N/A
Greenman Elementary	241	N/A	246	N/A
Frank Hall Elementary	228	N/A	242	N/A
Nancy Hill Elementary	248	N/A	247	N/A
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	183	N/A	195	N/A
McCleery Elementary	203	N/A	208	N/A
Smith Elementary	211	N/A	212	N/A

Aurora East Unit School District 131 - School District Report

All IGAP Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

Aurora East Unit School District 131

417 5th. St.

Aurora, IL 60506

630-898-0960

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program (grades 3-12), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education (PreK - 12th. grades, resource & self-contained), P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL) - Bilingual, PreK - 12th. grades, self-contained & pull-out, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language, Sports, Band, Chorus, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Before/After-School Care (through the Aurora YWCA at Hermes and Hall schools, see the Child Care section of this booklet for further information).

Features: Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Library, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum/Courses (High School): Algebra, Geometry, Grammar/Composition (Freshman & Sophomore, Junior/Senior), Literature (Freshman & Sophomore), World Cultures, American History, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, German, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses (High School): Calculus, Creative Speaking, Humanities, The Bible as Literature, Literature of England, Readings in Modern Literature, African. History, Modern European History, Sociology, Psychology Latin American History, Criminal Law, Biology, Chemistry Microbiology, Physics, Band, Chorus, Computer Science, Computer Programming.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Speech, Occupational, & Physical Therapy provided. Tutoring also provided.

Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, Band, Chorus, Theater/Drama.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Web Site Addresses: http://www.d131.kane.k12.il.us/

District Schools:

Aurora East High. 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-0960.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/ehs/easthigh.htm

Cowherd Middle School. 441 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL 60506, 630-978-3760.

Waldo Middle School. 56 Jackson St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-8820.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Waldo/Waldo.htm

Allen Elementary. 700 S. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-1602.

Bardwell Elementary. 550 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-896-8518.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Bardwell/Bardwell.html

Beaupre Elementary. 954 E. Benton St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-3155.

Brady Elementary. 600 Columbia St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-6762.

Dieterich Elementary. 1141 Jackson St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-4031.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Dieterich/Diethome.htm

Gates Elementary. 800 7th. Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-2280.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Gates/gates.htm

Hermes Elementary. 1000 Jungles Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-4610.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Hermes/Hermes.htm

Johnson Elementary. Liberty Street Rd., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-898-7568.

Krug Elementary. 240 Melrose Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-896-7734.

Oak Park Elementary. 1200 Front St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-5036.

O'Donnell Elementary. 1640 Reckinger Rd., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-898-5857.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d131/Odonnell/odonnell.html

Rollins Elementary. 190 N. Ohio St., Aurora, IL 60505, 630-978-0404.

School System Statistics

School Name	Grade Levels	Enrollment - School/District		Number of teachers (district)	District % teachers with Bach. Degree only	District % teachers with Master's & above Degree	District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary		District Per-Pupil Cost
Aurora East High	9-12	2,076	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
C F Simmons Middle	6-8	729	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
K D Waldo Middle	6-8	850	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Henry W Cowherd Middle	6-8	497	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Olney C Allen Elementary	PK-5	407	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
C M Bardwell Elementary	PK-5	888	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
W S Beaupre Elementary	PK-5	289	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
L D Brady Elementary	PK-5	418	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
G N Dieterich Elementary	PK-5	348	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
John Gates Elementary	PK-5	619	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary	PK-5	621	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
C I Johnson Elementary	PK-5	323	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Rose E Krug Elementary	PK, 4-5	269	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Oak Park Elementary	PK-5	682	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Mabel O'Donnell Elementary	PK-5	445	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526
Edna Rollins Elementary	PK-5	375	9,836	535	62.2%	37.8%	21.9	21.7	$5,526

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Aurora East Unit District 131	IGAP Scores - Grade 10			IGAP Scores - Grade 11		Graduation Rate	ACT Composite
Subjects	Reading	Math	Writing	Science	Social Studies
Statewide Averages	228	264	26.2	263	249	81.8%	21.5
District Averages	185	215	23.9	228	199	57.3%	19.2
School Averages
Aurora East High	185	215	23.9	228	199	N/A	N/A

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Aurora East Unit District 131	IGAP Scores - Reading			IGAP Scores - Math			IGAP Scores - Writing
Grades	3	6	8	3	6	8	3	6	8
Statewide Averages	246	248	237	287	282	290	18.7	22.6	24.5
District Averages	218	190	184	278	231	231	18.9	21.7	23.7
School Averages
C F Simmons Middle	N/A	224	179	N/A	N/A	227	N/A	22	22.5
K D Waldo Middle	N/A	250	192	N/A	224	241	N/A	21.4	24.3
Henry W Cowherd Middle	N/A	212	181	N/A	250	225	N/A	21.8	24.5
Olney C Allen Elementary	230	N/A	N/A	275	212	N/A	18.8	N/A	N/A
C M Bardwell Elementary	229	N/A	N/A	295	N/A	N/A	18.9	N/A	N/A
W S Beaupre Elementary	179	N/A	N/A	228	N/A	N/A	18.7	N/A	N/A
L D Brady Elementary	179	N/A	N/A	271	N/A	N/A	14.9	N/A	N/A
G N Dieterich Elementary	211	N/A	N/A	273	N/A	N/A	16.4	N/A	N/A
John Gates Elementary	213	N/A	N/A	283	N/A	N/A	19.5	N/A	N/A
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary	222	N/A	N/A	284	N/A	N/A	19.3	N/A	N/A
C I Johnson Elementary	238	N/A	N/A	301	N/A	N/A	20.3	N/A	N/A
Rose E Krug Elementary	268	N/A	N/A	284	N/A	N/A	19	N/A	N/A
Oak Park Elementary	229	N/A	N/A	308	N/A	N/A	21	N/A	N/A
Mabel O'Donnell Elementary	196	N/A	N/A	260	N/A	N/A	18.7	N/A	N/A
Edna Rollins Elementary	181	N/A	N/A	214	N/A	N/A	19	N/A	N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grade

Aurora East Unit District 131	IGAP Scores Science		IGAP Scores Social Studies
Grades	4	7	4	7
Statewide Averages	251	260	269	261
District Averages	208	222	238	199
School Averages
C F Simmons Middle	N/A	214	N/A	178
K D Waldo Middle	N/A	229	N/A	216
Henry W Cowherd Middle	N/A	220	N/A	200
Olney C Allen Elementary	217	N/A	228	N/A
C M Bardwell Elementary	208	N/A	250	N/A
W S Beaupre Elementary	190	N/A	209	N/A
L D Brady Elementary	172	N/A	218	N/A
G N Dieterich Elementary	201	N/A	239	N/A
John Gates Elementary	200	N/A	229	N/A
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary	186	N/A	199	N/A
C I Johnson Elementary	329	N/A	354	N/A
Rose E Krug Elementary	294	N/A	299	N/A
Oak Park Elementary	211	N/A	259	N/A
Mabel O'Donnell Elementary	217	N/A	242	N/A
Edna Rollins Elementary	155	N/A	167	N/A

Indian Prairie School District 204 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).

Indian Prairie School District 204

495 N. Commons Dr.

Aurora, IL 60504

630-851-6161

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), Band, Chorus, Gifted Program, Early Childhood Education (free for special needs and "at-risk" children, tuition-based for others, open only to residents of District 204).

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Swimming Pool (High School), Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Vocational Education (High School).

Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E, Business, Vocational Education.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care*, After School Care*. * Grades K-5, Georgetown, Spring Brook & Wheatland* Elementary Schools). * At the YMCA across the street from the school.

Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, Band, School Clubs, Chorus, Theater/Drama (High School).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Tables below.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/

District Schools (Aurora schools only, see Naperville profile for Naperville schools):

Waubonsie Valley High. 2590 Rte. 34, Aurora, IL 60504, 630-851-7900.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/wvhs/

Granger Middle School. 1305 Long Grove Dr., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-978-3450.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/granger/index.html

Georgetown Elementary. 995 Long Grove Dr., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-898-7700.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/georgetown/index.html

Gombert Elementary. 2707 Ridge Rd., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-375-3700.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/gombert/index.html

Indian Plains Elementary. 5S700 Eola Rd., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-983-8600.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/indianplains/index.html

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary. 2700 Stone Bridge Dr., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-978-3820.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/brooks/index.html

McCarty Elementary. 3000 Village Green, Aurora, IL 60504, 630-820-1200.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/mccarty/index.html

Reba Steck Elementary. 460 Inverns Dr., Aurora, IL 60504, 630-978-3130.

Web Site Address: http://www.ipsd.org/steck/index.html

School System Statistics

School Name	Grade Levels	Enrollment - School/District		Number of teachers (district)	District % teachers with Bach. Degree only	District % teachers with Master's & above Degree	District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio - Elementary - Secondary		District Per-Pupil Cost
Waubonsie Valley High	9-12	2905	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	N/A	18.2:1	$5,496
Francis Granger Middle	6-8	1,022	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496
Georgetown Elementary	K-5	632	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496
McCarty Elementary	K-5	884	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496
Indian Plains Elementary	PK-5	211	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496
Reba O Steck Elementary	K-5	689	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496
Gwendolyn Brooks	K-5	555	17,203	1,024	58.9%	41.1%	20:1	N/A	$5,496

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Indian Prairie Unit District 204	IGAP Scores - Grade 10			IGAP Scores - Grade 11		Graduation Rate	ACT Composite
Subjects	Reading	Math	Writing	Science	Social Studies
Statewide Averages	228	264	26.2	263	249	81.8%	21.5
District Averages	266	309	28.1	300	279	81.2%	23.1
School Averages
Waubonsie Valley	259	266	27.7	300	279	81.2%	23.1
Neuqua Valley	273	266	28.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Indian Prairie District 204	IGAP Scores - Reading			IGAP Scores - Math			IGAP Scores - Writing
Grades	3	6	8	3	6	8	3	6	8
Statewide Averages	246	248	237	287	282	290	18.7	22.6	24.5
District Averages	310	307	272	359	333	335	20.8	24.1	25.8
School Averages
Francis Granger Middle	N/A	280	247	N/A	313	302	N/A	23.7	25
Georgetown Elementary	281	N/A	N/A	349	N/A	N/A	18.2	N/A	N/A
McCarty Elementary	294	N/A	N/A	316	N/A	N/A	18.4	N/A	N/A
Indian Plains Elementary	311	N/A	N/A	337	N/A	N/A	20.6	N/A	N/A
Reba O Steck Elementary	322	N/A	N/A	376	N/A	N/A	21	N/A	N/A
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary	325	N/A	N/A	376	N/A	N/A	20.3	N/A	N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Indian Prairie District 204	IGAP Scores Science		IGAP Scores Social Studies
Grades	4	7	4	7
Statewide Averages	251	260	269	261
District Averages	345	301	345	309
School Averages
Francis Granger Middle	N/A	283	N/A	291
Georgetown Elementary	278	N/A	316	N/A
McCarty Elementary	312	N/A	338	N/A
Indian Plains Elementary	336	N/A	348	N/A
Reba O Steck Elementary	321	N/A	345	N/A
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary	319	N/A	345	N/A

Private Schools

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Name	Address	Phone	Grade Levels	Tuition
Aurora Central Catholic High	1255 N. Edgelawn Drive	630-907-0095	9th. - 12th.	$3550
Rosary High School	901 N. Edgelawn Dr.	630-896-0831	9th. - 12th.	$3200
Marmion Academy	1000 Butterfield Rd.	630-897-6936	9th. - 12th.
St. Rita of Cascia School*	770 W. Old Indian Trail	630-892-0200	K - 8th.
Covenant Christian School*	418 Oak Ave.	630-859-8010	PreK - 8th.
St. Peters School	915 Sard Ave.	630-892-1283	K - 8th.	$1100
St. Paul's Lutheran School	550 Second Ave.	630-820-3457	PreK - 8th.	$875
Resurrection Lutheran School	RR3 Box 15	630-907-1333	PreK - 8th.	$952
Lady of Good Counsel School	621 Talma St.	630-851-4400	PreK - 8th.	$1970
St. Joseph School*	706 High St.	630-844-3781	PreK - 8th.	$1500
Aurora Christian Schools	14 Blackhawk Ave.	630-892-1551	PreK - 8th.
Fox River Valley Christian School	Box 842	630-907-7777	PreK - 12th.	$1530
Holy Angels School*	720 Kensington Pl.	630-897-3613	PreK - 8th.	$1500
St. Therese of Jesus School	255 N. Farnsworth Ave.	630-898-0620	PreK - 8th.	$1170
Aurora Seventh Day Adventist School	Rt. 3 Box 50	630-896-5188	K - 8th.	$2150
Fox Valley Montessori*	850 N. Commonwealth	630-896-7557	PreK - 6th.	$4000 (Elem.)
Annunciation School	1840 Church Rd.	630-851-4300	PreK - 8th.	$1530
Archbishop Romero Catholic School*	312 High St.	630-898-8690	PreK - 8th.	$1400

Child Care and Preschool Programs

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Name	Address	Phone	Ages Enrolled	Hours	Tuition
Jack & Jill Nursery School	205 Clark St.	630-892-4434	3-5	7:30 - 5:30	$50 - $75. Sliding scale fees.
Breakfast Club - Aurora YWCA	201 N. River St.	630-896-8588	5-12	6:00 - 8:30 AM	$20
For Little People Only - Aurora YWCA	201 N. River St.	630-896-8588	2-5		$80
Hall After-school Program - Aurora YWCA	2001 Heather Dr.	630-844-4480	5-12	2:15 - 6:00 PM	Sliding Scale fees
Hermes After-school Program. - Aurora YWCA	1000 Jungel	630-896-4610	5-12	2:15 - 6:00 PM	Sliding Scale fees
Kids Inc. - Aurora YWCA	201 N. River St.	630-896-8588	3-5	9:30 - 11:30 AM	$50 (2x), $75 (3x), $120 (5x)
Rainbow Kids After-school Program - Aurora YWCA	201 N. River St.	630-896-8588	5-12	2:00 - 6:00 PM	$45
Creative Kids	585 Greenwood	630-264-0760	6 weeks to 6	6:30 - 5:30	$95 - $125
Aurora Child Development Center	60 S. Lincoln	630-859-2248			Subsidized care
KinderCare	745 Long Grove Dr.	630-820-0220	6 weeks to 12	6:30 - 6:00	$159 (I); $140 (T); $131 (2); $117 (P); $72 (SA).
People for Child Care	P.O. Box 2636 (Several Aurora locations)	630-892-4303	5-12	10:30 - 6:00
New England Nursery School	406 W. Galena Blvd.	630-897-8731	3-5	9:00 - 2:30	$55 (2x), $70 (3x), $85 (5x),
Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center	1144 E. Galena Blvd. P.O. Box 1911	630-851-7772	3-5	6:30 AM - 5:30	Sliding Scale Fees.
Waubonsee Child Development Center	5 E. Galena Blvd.	630-801-7900, ext. 1145	3-6	8:00 - 3:30	$80
Gingerbread House Group Day Care Home	329 Seminary Ave.	630-897-8738	6 weeks to 12	6:30 - 6:00	$150 (I, T); $135 (2); $120, $125 (P)
Galena Kinder Care Learning Center	80 S. Constitution Dr.	630-906-6582	6 weeks to 12	6:00 AM-6:45 PM	180 (I); $170 (T); $145 (2); $130 (P).
Children's World	1311 Waterford Dr.	630-820-6402	6 weeks to 12	6:30 -6:00	$168 (I); $142, $150 (T), $136 (P), $88 (SA)

Recreation

Fox Valley Park District

712 S. River St.

Aurora, IL 60507

630-897-0516

Equipment/Physical Features: Track, Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Computers, First Aid for Little People, Self-Care, Babysitting, Fashion/Appearance, Horseback Riding/Grooming, Science, Dance, Ballet, Theater, Tennis, Gymnastics, Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Archery, Ice Skating, Swimming, Boxing, Baseball, Softball, Golf.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ballet, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Billiards/Pool, Computer Workshops, Cooking, Gardening, Fashion/Appearance, CPR, Time/Stress Management, Parenting, Fitness, Tennis, Karate, Soocer, Volleyball, Archery, Ice Skating, Golf, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Crafts, Men's Group, Women's Group, Game Days, Woodworking, Bridge, Trips, Tours, Speakers, Bowling, Golf.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (F.V.S.R.A.) - 630-896-6066.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.