The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 60% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Nancy Young Elementary School
Nancy Young Elementary School is a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school in Aurora, serving a diverse student body of about six hundred students. The school is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204, a large suburban district that spans Aurora, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and Naperville.
The school's recent state assessment results show mixed performance across tested grades. In mathematics, third-grade proficiency stands noticeably lower, while fourth grade performs solidly better and fifth grade dips again. Reading performance follows a somewhat similar pattern, with third grade lower, fourth grade notably stronger, and fifth grade moderately strong. Science proficiency in the one tested grade (fifth) is in the range of mathematics performance at that level. Student participation in testing is very high across all tested grades.
The student composition is notably diverse. Asian students make up roughly three-fifths of the enrollment; Black, Hispanic, and white students together constitute about one-quarter; and the remaining students identify as two or more races or American Indian or Alaska Native. This composition reflects Aurora's broader character as a mixed-use suburban city with sizable immigrant and multiethnic communities. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so a parent would want to inquire with the school directly about the economic profile of its families.
Among DuPage County's districts, Nancy Young's overall proficiency index positions it above the midpoint, a meaningful indicator that performance is solid relative to the county's schools, though the variance across grade levels suggests the school may want to examine what is affecting third and fifth grade outcomes specifically.
Aurora itself is in active downtown revitalization along the Fox River, anchored by the Paramount Theatre and other cultural institutions. The city's housing market reflects moderate suburban demand; home values in the broader area are stable, and rental rates are similarly moderate. Major employers include Caterpillar, hospital systems, JPMorgan Chase's technology hub, and the school districts themselves. Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College add educational presence. The neighborhood character varies across the city's distinct sides; Nancy Young's location on the city's address suggests access to both established residential areas and suburban retail corridors, though the specific walkability and neighborhood feel would be best assessed by visiting.
The district is in the midst of significant facility and curriculum evolution. Voters approved a substantial bond referendum in November 2024 focused on safety, security, and infrastructure upgrades across the district's thirty-three schools. Secure entry vestibules, surveillance systems, and modernized learning spaces are planned, with older schools like Waubonsie Valley High School and Gregory and Hill middle schools slated for substantial improvements. Bond payments will remain at or below a fixed tax rate by continuing an existing debt obligation rather than letting it expire, a structural detail that directly affects a family's long-term tax situation if moving into the district.
At the middle school level, the district is also rolling out a new English Language Arts curriculum built around CommonLit, emphasizing more frequent writing and deeper critical-thinking work across grades 6 through 8. Discipline approaches at some middle schools are shifting toward restorative practices. These curricular and pedagogical shifts would shape a student's experience as they progress through the district.
A parent considering Nancy Young should look at the grade-level proficiency patterns to understand whether third or fifth grade represents isolated dips or a broader trend, and should ask the school directly about support strategies for those grades. The school's strong diversity and position above the county median are real assets. The district's active bond work and curriculum updates signal investment and change that will define the school experience over the next several years.
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