At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
594
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
50%-3.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Herget Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Aurora, Illinois. The school enrolls 594 students. It is part of the Aurora West USD 129 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAurora West USD 129
County17089
CityAurora
ZIP60506
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170471005616
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment594
White28.8%
Hispanic / Latino55.7%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
28.8%
Hispanic
55.7%
Black
8.2%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.