Fischer Middle School

861 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fischer Middle School, located in the Long Grove neighborhood of Aurora, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Indian Prairie School District 204. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core instruction with social-emotional development. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, technology integration, and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom, Fischer Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs designed to help students explore their personal interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the holistic well-being of its students, Fischer strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

861

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fischer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	286
Black	110
Asian	141
Two or More	50

Hispanic
286 (33.2%)
White
274 (31.8%)
Asian
141 (16.4%)
Black
110 (12.8%)
Two or More
50 (5.8%)

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:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)375-3100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 6 281

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 292