K D WALDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
K D Waldo Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 964 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, K D Waldo Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
K.D. Waldo Middle School, located at 56 Jackson St in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the East Aurora School District 131. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its diverse student population, focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a wide array of core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and personal growth.
The school is deeply integrated into the Aurora community, reflecting the demographic richness of the area. K.D. Waldo Middle School prioritizes collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for students. Through a combination of focused classroom instruction, character-building initiatives, and a commitment to equitable learning opportunities, the school strives to provide a stable foundation where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting confidence during their formative middle school years.
For more information, contact K D Waldo Middle School at (630) 299-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aurora, IL 60505-4300
(630) 299-8400
K D WALDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 964 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aurora East USD 131
- Total Students:
- 964
- Teachers:
- 62.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 964 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending K D WALDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- White
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.