Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad

277 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a specialized middle school (serving grades 6–8) within the East Aurora School District 131. The school is distinct for its "magnet" status, meaning it operates with a focused academic theme—specifically emphasizing rigorous instruction in mathematics, science, and technology. The academy is designed to provide an enriched educational environment for students who demonstrate high academic potential or a strong interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is noted for fostering a culture of high expectations and preparing students for the academic demands of high school and beyond. Because it functions as a magnet program, admission often involves a competitive selection process, ensuring a student body motivated by inquiry-based learning. By integrating advanced coursework with a structured, goal-oriented atmosphere, Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school foundational skills and the complex problem-solving abilities required in higher education and modern professional careers.

277

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	244
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
244 (88.1 %)
White
15 (5.4 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)299-7175
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 90