K D Waldo Middle School

School Overview
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.
846
Total Students
59.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K D Waldo Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic748
Black63
Asian1
Two or More12
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    748 (88.4 %)
  • Black
    63 (7.4 %)
  • White
    20 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Aurora East USD 131
Phone: (630)299-8400
Website: http://www.d131.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 248
Grade 7 301
Grade 8 297

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for K D Waldo Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6248
Grade 7301
Grade 8297
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for K D Waldo Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41649.2%
Male43050.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)