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Henry W Cowherd Middle School

Aurora, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Aurora East USD 131

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About Henry W Cowherd Middle School

Henry W Cowherd Middle School is a public school in Aurora, Illinois, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 807 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Aurora. With about 62 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Kane County. Aurora East USD 131 runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 85 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
Phone	(630) 299-5900
School district	Aurora East USD 131
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	807
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	62
Students per teacher	13
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Kane County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170468000040). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Henry W Cowherd Middle School serve?

Henry W Cowherd Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Henry W Cowherd Middle School?

Henry W Cowherd Middle School reported 807 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Cowherd Middle School?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 807 students and 62 teachers in federal data.

Is Henry W Cowherd Middle School a public or charter school?

Henry W Cowherd Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Henry W Cowherd Middle School in?

Henry W Cowherd Middle School is part of Aurora East USD 131. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/aurora-east-usd-131/

Where is Henry W Cowherd Middle School located?

Henry W Cowherd Middle School is at 441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505. The phone number is (630) 299-5900.

How many other schools are near Henry W Cowherd Middle School?

There are 85 other schools within 5 miles of Henry W Cowherd Middle School in our directory.