C F Simmons Middle School
Aurora, IL · Aurora East USD 131 · Grades 6 - 8
641st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
C F Simmons Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks C F Simmons Middle School 641st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
C F Simmons Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
C F Simmons Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 737 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.5% | 91.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 5.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near C F Simmons Middle School
Typical home value $253K in zip 60505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near C F Simmons Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.1 mi away660th of 685
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 9Fred Rodgers Magnet AcadAurora East USD 131 · 1.7 mi away94th of 685
ELA 86% · Math 49% - 9Francis Granger Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 2 mi away109th of 685
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 1K D Waldo Middle SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 2.1 mi away676th of 685
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 4Jefferson Middle SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 3.1 mi away468th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 24% - 5Fischer Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 3.5 mi away355th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 34% - 8Sam Rotolo Middle SchBatavia USD 101 · 3.6 mi away183rd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 53% - 9Still Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 4.2 mi away111th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is C F Simmons Middle School in?
C F Simmons Middle School is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is C F Simmons Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks C F Simmons Middle School 641st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of C F Simmons Middle School?
Hispanic 91%, Black 6%, White 1%, Asian 1% (737 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near C F Simmons Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60505 is $253K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.