D
Needs Improvement
40/100

McCleery Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1002 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
551
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic12%12%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -14 pts, math -17 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1002 W Illinois Ave
City Aurora
ZIP Code 60506
District 1704710
NCES School ID 170471000167
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60506

Understanding the community around McCleery Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,560
Per Capita Income $33,740
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $224,900
Median Rent $1,209
Owner-Occupied 64.7%
Renter-Occupied 35.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McCleery Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 74.1%
Black 10.0%
White 6.2%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More Races 2.9%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 551
Teachers (FTE) 39.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McCleery Elem School?
McCleery Elem School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McCleery Elem School?
McCleery Elem School has 551 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does McCleery Elem School serve?
McCleery Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McCleery Elem School receive per student?
McCleery Elem School receives $17,667 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McCleery Elem School in 60506 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,445
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,125
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
35.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026