HENRY W COWHERD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Henry W Cowherd Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 950 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Henry W Cowherd Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Henry W. Cowherd Middle School is a public school located in Aurora, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of East Aurora School District 131. The school is named in honor of Henry W. Cowherd, a prominent local figure known for his dedication to the Aurora community. The school environment is focused on fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional middle school years, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional needs.

Located on Farnsworth Avenue, the school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the Aurora area. Cowherd Middle School emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide a supportive atmosphere through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By prioritizing inclusive education and student participation, the school works to ensure that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Henry W Cowherd Middle School at (630) 299-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505-3010
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HENRY W COWHERD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 950 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
950
Teachers:
65.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 950 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY W COWHERD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.8%
Black or African American
9.8%
White
2.5%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.