STEM PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL

STEM Partnership School is a public middle school with about 198 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. With about 2 teachers, STEM Partnership School has a student/teacher ratio of about 99:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The STEM Partnership School, located at 405 S. Gladstone Ave in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique educational collaboration between East Aurora School District 131 and Aurora University. Designed as a laboratory school, it serves students in grades 3 through 5 and is characterized by a high-intensity focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By integrating inquiry-based learning with a modern curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its focus on core STEM subjects, the school serves as a professional development hub for educators. Because it operates in partnership with Aurora University, the facility functions as a training ground for pre-service teachers, who observe and engage with innovative instructional practices firsthand. This relationship creates a dynamic learning environment where students benefit from research-backed teaching methods and a collaborative culture that emphasizes hands-on projects, digital literacy, and community-connected learning.

For more information, contact STEM Partnership School at (630) 844-5626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.