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West Aurora School District 129 includes North Aurora and portions of Aurora, Montgomery and Sugar Grove. The district serves a growing and diverse population from its urban, suburban and rural areas. The student population is 49% Hispanic, 32% Non-Hispanic Caucasian, 15% African-American, 3% Asian, .05% Native American, and 3% Multi-Racial.
The District houses 12,500 plus students in 10 elementary (K-5) schools and four (6-8) middle schools, one high school, one child development center and one special-education facility.
Guided by “Vision 129,” its comprehensive plan, the District
is undergoing a multi-year effort to improve student learning. The plan
focuses on four areas:
As part of this process, the District is exploring possibilities such
as early-childhood education, an enhanced gifted program, as well as additional
vocational courses. |
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12,374 -- Total 2010 Enrollment
* 301 – Preschool enrollment
* 5,732 – Elementary enrollment
* 2,901 – Middle school enrollment
* 3,440 – High School enrollment |
Student Ethnic Distribution
* 3,826 – White/Caucasian
* 6,104 – Hispanic or Latino
* 1,638 – Black or African American
* 308 – Asian
* 334 – Multi-racial
* 130 – American Indian or Alaska Native
* 34 – Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Is |
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