Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Aurora, IL · Aurora East USD 131 · Grades 6 - 8
660th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Henry W Cowherd Middle School 660th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Henry W Cowherd Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 850 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.5% | 84.1% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 12.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Typical home value $253K in zip 60505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1C F Simmons Middle SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.1 mi away641st of 685
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 9Fred Rodgers Magnet AcadAurora East USD 131 · 1.3 mi away94th of 685
ELA 86% · Math 49% - 1K D Waldo Middle SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.6 mi away676th of 685
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 9Francis Granger Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 1.9 mi away109th of 685
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 5Fischer Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 2.5 mi away355th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 34% - 9Still Middle SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 3.3 mi away111th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 56% - 4Jefferson Middle SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 3.3 mi away468th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 24% - 3Washington Middle SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 4.5 mi away487th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Henry W Cowherd Middle School in?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is Henry W Cowherd Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Henry W Cowherd Middle School 660th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Henry W Cowherd Middle School?
Hispanic 84%, Black 12%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (850 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Henry W Cowherd 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.