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C F Simmons Middle School

1130 Sheffer Rd, Aurora, IL, 60505

About C F Simmons Middle School

Aurora, Illinois, is home to CFSimmons Middle School, a public middle school in a big suburb. The school has about 737 students and serves grades 6 through 8. C. F. Simmons Middle School has 66 full-time teachers and three full-time school counselors, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is better than the district average. This means that classes are smaller and students get more individual attention. The school has a full curriculum that includes English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. It also has enrichment programs and student services that are supported by the district. Recent data show that 5% of students are proficient or better in math and 11% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that there are still areas where academic growth and support programs are needed. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body. 75% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. C F Simmons Middle School has a diverse student body, with most of them being Hispanic, which is similar to the demographics of the area. C F Simmons Middle School is a community-focused school with dedicated staff.

C F Simmons Middle School Contact Information

Address

1130 Sheffer Rd, Aurora, IL, 60505

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Phone

(630) 299-4150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 11%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 11% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
737
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 237 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at C F Simmons Middle School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.36%
Asian 1.22%
Hispanic 91.18%
Black 5.56%
Two+ Races 0.54%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
1.36%
Asian
1.22%
Hispanic
91.18%
Black
5.56%
Two+ Races
0.54%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 737
49.25%
363 Female
50.75%
374 Male

Student Population

737 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

245 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone at C. F. Simmons Middle School is very excited! The school said not long ago that students can get extra help by going to tutoring sessions in Room 229 from Monday to Thursday. The school is also holding a number of events, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on November 26th. You can order yearbooks until March 31. The East Aurora School District 131, which includes Simmons Middle School, has also made a new five-year plan that focuses on keeping students safe and helping them do well.

FAQ

Q1. How does C F Simmons Middle School make students want to learn more?

Ans.Project-based learning, hands-on experiments, and activities that are based on questions all help students learn about topics in depth and in new ways.

Q2. What kinds of arts and creative programs are available?

Ans. Programs in music, visual arts, theater, and creative writing help students develop their skills and express themselves.

Q3.How does Simmons help kids grow socially and emotionally?

Ans.Counseling, peer mentoring, and wellness workshops help people learn how to deal with their emotions, get along with others, and have healthy relationships.

Q4. Are there ways for students to be leaders?

Ans.Student councils, group projects, and mentoring activities help kids learn how to be responsible, confident, and work well with others.

Q5. What does the school do to get to know the people in the area?

Ans. Students can get involved in meaningful civic activities through volunteer projects, partnerships with groups, and events in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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