Indian Prairie Cusd 204, IL

Original Research by School Decision on Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Indian Prairie CUSD 204 is a mid-sized suburban district in DuPage County, Illinois, serving grades pre-K through 12 across around three dozen schools. The district spans multiple towns within the county, with significant enrollment in the Naperville area and Aurora.

The district's most recent state testing data shows proficiency patterns that reveal a clear academic profile. In English language arts across grades 3 through 8, proficiency rates cluster in the upper 60s to low 80s, with particular strength in grade 8, where a substantial majority of students met proficiency. Math proficiency is more variable by grade; elementary math (grades 3 and 4) shows stronger outcomes in the low-to-mid-70s range, but the rates decline as students move through middle grades, settling into the upper 50s to low 60s range in grades 6 through 8. Science testing in grades 5 and 8 shows proficiency near or just above 60 percent in grade 5, rising to near 70 percent in grade 8. These results position the district above the midpoint among DuPage County's districts in overall proficiency. It is worth noting that Illinois changed its proficiency cut scores across tested subjects recently, which affects year-to-year comparison, so a parent may want to explore with the district how these most recent results compare to prior years.

Among its county peers, Indian Prairie sits in the lower spending range on a per-pupil basis, meaning the district operates with tighter resources than some neighboring districts, though the district also shows chronic absenteeism rates roughly at the county median, neither an outlier in either direction. No high school graduation rate data was available in this record. A parent seeking that metric should contact the district directly.

The community context matters significantly here. The district's service area spans zip codes from Aurora through Naperville, with a weighted median home value substantially above the state average, concentrated in the Naperville portion of the district. Rental costs have also risen, and the affordability picture reflects the typical western DuPage market pattern: home prices are high relative to national benchmarks, though below some of the region's most expensive neighborhoods. The housing market in the district's coverage areas shows modest inventory and demand, with days-on-market near a month.

A major structural change is underway. In November 2024, voters approved a significant bond referendum for safety, security, and infrastructure work across all thirty-three schools. The measure funds secure entry systems, surveillance upgrades, new learning spaces for kindergarten, and modernization of older high schools and middle schools. Crucially, the district structured the bond payments to come at or below the current tax rate by continuing to pay the debt service from the recently-completed Metea Valley High School construction bond rather than letting that rate expire—a long-term commitment that stabilizes property-tax obligations for families in the district through the repayment period. This is not a minor matter for anyone weighing a move into the district; it is a tangible financial and facility commitment.

On the academic program side, the district recently adopted a new middle school English language arts curriculum built around CommonLit, emphasizing more frequent student writing and deeper critical-thinking questions than the prior approach. For grades 6 through 8, this represents a shift in how English is taught across the district. The district has also expanded STEM electives and is moving middle schools toward restorative, problem-solving approaches to discipline, particularly at schools like Fischer Middle School, with parent engagement through informational "Parent University" sessions.

The enrollment is substantial, spanning early childhood through high school, with a diverse student body. Asian students make up a significant share of enrollment, followed by white, Hispanic, and Black students; smaller populations of multiracial and Native American students are also served. Data on English learners and students with disabilities, as well as the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, were not available in the district record.

For a family considering Indian Prairie, the picture is a strong upper-elementary and middle-to-later grades academic performance, particularly in reading, set within a community experiencing active investment in facilities and a stable-to-rising property tax environment. Math performance warrants attention, especially in middle grades, and visiting individual schools or speaking with current families in those grades may clarify whether the district's approach to math instruction aligns with a particular student's needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

25,950

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 9%

White 33%

Asian 39%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

—

Gr 4

37%

—

Gr 5

47%

—

Gr 6

47%

—

Gr 7

46%

—

Gr 8

52%

—

Math

Gr 3

43%

—

Gr 4

27%

—

Gr 5

31%

—

Gr 6

27%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

22%

—

Science

Gr 5

35%

—

Gr 8

37%

—

Schools in this District

34 schools are officially reported under this district.

Reba O Steck Elementary School

Patterson Elementary School

Francis Granger Middle School

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary

White Eagle Elementary

V Blanche Graham Elementary

Prairie Children Preschool

Neuqua Valley High School

Clifford Crone Middle School

Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary

Oliver Julian Kendall Elem School

Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch

Still Middle School

Nancy Young Elementary School

Arlene Welch Elementary School

Wayne Builta Elementary School

Gail McKinzie High School

Thayer J Hill Middle School

Longwood Elem School

Waubonsie Valley High School

Scullen Middle School

Fry Elementary School

Robert Clow Elem Sch

Brookdale Elementary School

Gordon Gregory Middle School

Georgetown Elementary School

McCarty Elementary School

Spring Brook Elementary School

May Watts Elementary School

Owen Elementary School

Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch

Fischer Middle School

Metea Valley High School

STEPS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

71%

Grade 3

66%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 6

72%

Grade 7

80%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

61%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$540,313

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$352K to $698K

vs. state typical1.86x

vs. national typical1.47x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60564	Naperville	$698K	+3.3%	33.1%
60504	Aurora	$352K	+2.7%	15.1%
60502	Aurora	$420K	+1.9%	14.3%
60563	Naperville	$463K	+3.5%	12.4%
60565	Naperville	$616K	+6.9%	7.4%
60540	Naperville	$641K	+5.0%	7.1%
60510	Batavia	$460K	+4.6%	4.1%
60555	Warrenville	$355K	+4.0%	2.8%
60490	Bolingbrook	$492K	+2.8%	2.7%
60585	Plainfield	$558K	+2.9%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,427/mo

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$2,028 to $3,383/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60564	Naperville	$2,605	+2.7%	33.1%
60504	Aurora	$2,184	+3.4%	15.1%
60502	Aurora	$2,563	+1.3%	14.3%
60563	Naperville	$2,121	+3.5%	12.4%
60565	Naperville	$2,028	+4.8%	7.4%
60540	Naperville	$2,416	+4.4%	7.1%
60555	Warrenville	$2,305	+1.1%	2.8%
60490	Bolingbrook	$3,383	—	2.7%
60585	Plainfield	$2,960	—	0.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,726/mo

Home price / national median income6.5x

Annual rent / national median income34.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$299/mo

Market Activity: DuPage County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+1.9%

Median price per sq ft$263

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.7%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+13.7%

Active listings1,033

Active listings YoY-0.8%

New listings1,068

New listings YoY-11.6%

Pending listings1,371

Pending listings YoY-2.9%

Hotness: median listing price$495,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.3%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY-1.4%

Demand score76.4

Demand score YoY-2.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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