Jewel Middle School

1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542

www.sd129.org/Domain/20

490 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jewel Middle School, located at 1501 Waterford Rd in North Aurora, Illinois, is a key component of the West Aurora School District 129. The school serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition from elementary to high school. Its mission centers on fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs alongside its core curriculum. Jewel Middle School emphasizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive culture. By leveraging technology in the classroom and focusing on individualized student needs, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

490

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jewel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	265
Black	56
Asian	19
Two or More	14

Hispanic
265 (54.1%)
White
136 (27.8%)
Black
56 (11.4%)
Asian
19 (3.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)

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 West USD 129
Phone:	(630)301-5010
Website:	http://www.sd129.org/Domain/20
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 136

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 196

Grade 9 1