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S E Gross Middle School

Summary:

S E Gross Middle School is a public middle school located in Brookfield, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school is part of the Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95, which is ranked 195 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

S E Gross Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools, with a current ranking of 278 out of 1,363 schools. The school's performance on the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) exams is impressive, with 73% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28.3% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) is also strong, with 72.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. Compared to the district and state averages, S E Gross Middle School significantly outperforms in all subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's performance for students with disabilities is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 15% of Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.2% in 2019-2020 to 21.5% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the rates at most nearby schools. Additionally, the school's relatively lower performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 35% of Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024, suggests that there may be opportunities to provide additional support and resources for this student population. Overall, S E Gross Middle School is a high-performing school, but the increase in chronic absenteeism and the need for targeted support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds present areas for further investigation and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3524 Maple Ave
       Brookfield, IL  60513-1250

(708) 485-0600

District: Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,422 Help


Students who attend S E Gross Middle School usually attend:

High:    Riverside Brookfield Township High School

Feeder schools for S E Gross Middle School:

Elementary:    Brook Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
38.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details S E Gross Middle School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at S E Gross Middle School is $12,422.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

S E Gross Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks S E Gross Middle School 278th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See S E Gross Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95 195th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for S E Gross Middle School

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Rank History for all students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.90 603rd 1185 49.1%
2004 80.01 225th 1204 81.3%
2005 70.53 397th 1209 67.2%
2006 68.43 422nd 1272 66.8%
2007 70.49 382nd 1287 70.3%
2008 68.47 447th 1293 65.4%
2009 73.91 334th 1318 74.7%
2010 70.40 410th 1327 69.1%
2011 74.87 307th 1344 77.2%
2012 73.31 356th 1365 73.9%
2013 64.29 465th 1367 66.0%
2014 71.45 352nd 1322 73.4%
2015 62.96 379th 1302 70.9%
2016 72.20 290th 1294 77.6%
2017 72.86 291st 1293 77.5%
2018 82.67 184th 1293 85.8%
2019 86.01 156th 1356 88.5%
2021 70.21 289th 1241 76.7%
2022 78.33 238th 1369 82.6%
2023 74.49 282nd 1367 79.4%
2024 75.58 278th 1363 79.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.44 173rd 792 78.2%
2021 48.66 187th 548 65.9%
2022 47.78 274th 781 64.9%
2023 63.47 191st 805 76.3%
2024 62.83 206th 802 74.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.34 185th 1161 84.1%
2019 70.38 249th 1217 79.5%
2021 50.48 413th 1019 59.5%
2022 48.26 546th 1221 55.3%
2023 49.21 556th 1234 54.9%
2024 58.20 404th 1219 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 164th 1226 86.6%
2019 85.37 137th 1276 89.3%
2021 64.97 297th 1017 70.8%
2022 77.76 230th 1286 82.1%
2023 72.14 289th 1275 77.3%
2024 73.63 274th 1251 78.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.19 86th 674 87.2%
2024 70.78 100th 639 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.60 191st 1223 84.4%
2019 84.03 168th 1296 87.0%
2021 66.84 259th 1048 75.3%
2022 74.13 259th 1286 79.9%
2023 72.21 273rd 1292 78.9%
2024 74.97 259th 1264 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.33 74th 590 87.5%
2019 77.48 87th 639 86.4%
2021 53.10 187th 517 63.8%
2022 71.67 119th 662 82.0%
2023 60.54 189th 661 71.4%
2024 69.90 141st 643 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at S E Gross Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 169th 889 81.0%
2019 83.07 99th 905 89.1%
2021 68.14 223rd 813 72.6%
2022 73.91 172nd 898 80.8%
2023 71.18 205th 895 77.1%
2024 69.13 221st 875 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for S E Gross Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 364 2 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 364 2 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 375 1 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 386 4 6 42 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 412 1 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 422 5 5 38 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 425 3 7 33 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 429 4 7 46 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 429 4 7 46 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 422 4 11 56 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 365 6 11 67 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 356 4 4 48 1 n/a n/a 39 452
2007 338 3 3 52 1 n/a n/a 43 440
2008 336 3 8 56 0 n/a n/a 43 446
2009 256 2 8 42 0 n/a n/a 33 341
2010 271 6 8 47 0 n/a n/a 38 370
2011 298 7 7 76 0 1 18 0 407
2012 288 10 4 79 0 0 11 0 392
2013 282 12 7 96 0 0 7 0 404
2014 253 15 7 112 0 0 9 0 396
2015 261 9 8 129 0 0 11 0 418
2016 269 10 9 121 1 0 16 0 426
2017 260 13 8 118 0 0 17 0 416
2018 263 9 7 127 0 0 12 0 418
2019 246 10 6 144 1 0 10 0 417
2020 252 8 6 163 2 0 12 0 443
2021 257 7 3 157 3 1 17 0 445
2022 249 9 4 158 2 0 15 0 437
2023 250 8 4 178 2 0 20 0 462

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at S E Gross Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1996 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1997 410 23.6 17.4 n/a
1998 438 27.7 15.8 n/a
1999 462 30.1 15.3 n/a
2000 473 32.5 14.6 n/a
2001 470 33.6 14.0 n/a
2002 487 34.1 14.3 n/a
2003 487 34.1 14.3 n/a
2004 494 34.5 14.3 n/a
2005 449 35.6 12.6 11.1
2006 452 37.0 12.2 12.8
2007 440 29.0 15.2 15.1
2008 446 31.0 14.4 15.1
2009 341 29.5 11.6 18.2
2010 370 29.8 12.4 19.3
2011 407 29.6 13.7 18.2
2012 392 28.7 13.6 24
2013 404 38.6 10.4 24.3
2014 396 32.0 12.3 25.5
2015 418 32.0 13.0 24.9
2016 426 32.0 13.3 20.4
2017 416 31.5 13.1 15.9
2018 418 31.0 13.4 14.4
2019 417 32.5 12.8 18.9
2020 443 32.6 13.5 20.3
2021 445 n/a n/a n/a
2022 437 34.0 12.8 17.2
2023 462 33.0 14.0 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio S E Gross Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1996 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1997 410 23.6 17.4 n/a
1998 438 27.7 15.8 n/a
1999 462 30.1 15.3 n/a
2000 473 32.5 14.6 n/a
2001 470 33.6 14.0 n/a
2002 487 34.1 14.3 n/a
2003 487 34.1 14.3 n/a
2004 494 34.5 14.3 n/a
2005 449 35.6 12.6 11.1
2006 452 37.0 12.2 12.8
2007 440 29.0 15.2 15.1
2008 446 31.0 14.4 15.1
2009 341 29.5 11.6 18.2
2010 370 29.8 12.4 19.3
2011 407 29.6 13.7 18.2
2012 392 28.7 13.6 24
2013 404 38.6 10.4 24.3
2014 396 32.0 12.3 25.5
2015 418 32.0 13.0 24.9
2016 426 32.0 13.3 20.4
2017 416 31.5 13.1 15.9
2018 418 31.0 13.4 14.4
2019 417 32.5 12.8 18.9
2020 443 32.6 13.5 20.3
2021 445 n/a n/a n/a
2022 437 34.0 12.8 17.2
2023 462 33.0 14.0 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.8%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.8%96.4%98.1%8.2%
201697.1%95.2%95.2%95.2%97.6%96.4%8.0%7.3%27.3%
201798.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%10.2%59.3%
201898.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%9.8%88.5%
201998.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.3%98.6%7.3%91.3%
202195.1%94.9%94.9%94.9%95.1%94.9%94.9%8.5%86.4%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%10.8%87.7%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%99.1%98.9%10.9%88.7%
202499.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.2%99.4%10.6%87.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for S E Gross Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (3.5%) $11,575 (96.5%) $11,992
2020 $165 (1.5%) $10,778 (98.5%) $10,943
2021 $1,112 (8.4%) $12,118 (91.6%) $13,230
2022 $1,112 (8.4%) $12,118 (91.6%) $13,230
2023 $1,107 (8.1%) $12,505 (91.9%) $13,612
2024 $26 (0.2%) $12,395 (99.8%) $12,422

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S E Gross Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 156th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 282nd of 1367 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (S E Gross Middle School)70.538.3
 32.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)70.538.3
 32.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (S E Gross Middle School)34.120.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)34.120.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (S E Gross Middle School)66.455.8
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)66.455.8
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (S E Gross Middle School)37.735.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)37.735.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (S E Gross Middle School)62.260.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)62.260.3
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (S E Gross Middle School)50.837.2
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)50.837.2
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (S E Gross Middle School)74.271.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Brookfield Lagrange Park School District 95)74.271.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students417462
 10.8%
African American108
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic144178
 23.6%
Pacific Islander00
White246250
 1.6%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%21.6%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about S E Gross Middle School

S E Gross Middle School ranks 278th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended S E Gross Middle School.

Students who attend S E Gross Middle School usually go on to attend Riverside Brookfield Township High School

Students at S E Gross Middle School are 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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