Bednarcik Junior High School

www.oswego308.org

535 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bednarcik Junior High School, located in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a prominent middle school within School District 308. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth during the critical transition years of early adolescence. The campus on Heggs Road is known for providing a structured yet supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of core curricular subjects, complemented by exploratory classes designed to help them discover new interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Bednarcik Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and diverse student clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, often promoting values of responsibility, respect, and academic integrity. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining an active partnership between parents, staff, and the community, Bednarcik strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

535

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bednarcik Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	93
Black	58
Asian	126
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
231 (43.2%)
Asian
126 (23.6%)
Hispanic
93 (17.4%)
Black
58 (10.8%)
Two or More
26 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)636-2500
Website:	http://www.oswego308.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 163

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 185