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Henry W Cowherd Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 · (630) 299-5900 · Part of Aurora East Unit School District 131
Students
807
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
67%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Henry W Cowherd Middle School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts9%
State average 30.7%
Location
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441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6261
Grade 7256
Grade 8290
Enrollment over time
946’20
921’21
883’22
850’23
807’24
Down 14.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 83%Black 13%White 2%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.