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West Aurora School District 129 includes North Aurora and portions of
Aurora, Montgomery and Sugar Grove. The district serves a growing and diverse
population from its urban, suburban and rural areas. The student population
is 40.6% Hispanic, 37.9% Non-Hispanic Caucasian, 18.5% African-American,
2% Asian and .2% Native American.
The District houses 12,500 plus students in 12 elementary (K-5) schools
and four (6-8) middle schools, one high school, one child development center
and one special-education facility.
Guided by “Vision 129,” its comprehensive plan, the District
is undergoing a multi-year effort to improve student learning. The plan
focuses on four areas:
As part of this process, the District is exploring possibilities such
as early-childhood education, a longer school day, an additional academic
period at the high school, an enhanced gifted program, as well as additional
vocational courses. |
