K D Waldo Middle School
729 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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.
729
Total Students
54.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic | 652 |
| Black | 47 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic652 (89.4%)
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Black47 (6.4%)
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White19 (2.6%)
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Two or More9 (1.2%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | 729 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 54.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
244
Grade 7
229
Grade 8
256
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 244 |
| Grade 7 | 229 |
| Grade 8 | 256 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 383 | 52.5% |
| Male | 346 | 47.5% |
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