Serving 254 students in grades 5-8, Grant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Middle School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Focusing on Tomorrow through Learning Today
School Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2630 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grant CCSD 110 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Middle School's ranking?
Grant Middle School is ranked #2630 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grant Middle School often compared to?
Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Raab Elementary School, High Mount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
254 students attend Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Grant Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Middle School offer ?
Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Grant Middle School part of?
Grant Middle School is part of Grant CCSD 110 School District.
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