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Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy's student population of 281 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1049 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
88%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
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White
5%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy's ranking?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is ranked #1049 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy often compared to?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like K D Waldo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy?
281 students attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy offer ?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy part of?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
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No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Half Day for Students
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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