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Illinois Mathematics and Science
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About Illinois Mathematics and Science
Set in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois Mathematics and Science is an intimate 9-12 campus, operated by Il Mathematics & Science Academy. It teaches 656 students across grades 10 through 12. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 834 students each, so Illinois Mathematics and Science sits 21% below that benchmark.
Il Mathematics & Science Academy is the operating authority for Illinois Mathematics and Science, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.
On demographics, Illinois Mathematics and Science reports that the largest single group is Asian at 50%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school logs 24% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Kane County as a whole is about 4% Asian, so the school skews noticeably more Asian than its surroundings.
On the income-and-resources front, Illinois Mathematics and Science records 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 20.5:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.
In the broader community, Kane County reports that median household income runs about $103,163, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Kane County runs 167 public schools (combined enrollment of about 87,252 students), of which Illinois Mathematics and Science is one.
The closest other public school is Hall Elem School, roughly 1.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
The school occupies a suburban site.
Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Illinois Mathematics and Science has edged up 5%, going from 627 students in 2018 to 656 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 35% to 24% across the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the feed for Illinois Mathematics and Science typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.
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