Is U S Grant Middle School a good school?

U S Grant Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Illinois middle schools.

How many students attend U S Grant Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended U S Grant Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of U S Grant Middle School?

Students at U S Grant Middle School are 55% African American, 28% White, 13% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of U S Grant Middle School attend?

Students who attend U S Grant Middle School usually go on to attend Lanphier High School

U S Grant Middle School

Summary:

U S Grant Middle School is a public middle school located in Springfield, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 529 students. The school is part of the Springfield School District 186, which is ranked 675 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

U S Grant Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.8% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 25.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. Similarly, only 3.8% of all students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 16.5% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, with a rate of 51.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district average of 25.9% and the state average of 41.2%. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the proficiency rate for African American students in ELA ranking 515 out of 548 Illinois middle schools, while the proficiency rate for White students was 826 out of 875 Illinois middle schools.

When comparing U S Grant Middle School to other nearby schools within the same district, such as Jefferson Middle School and Washington Middle School, the academic performance and other key metrics are consistently lower. The data also includes information about Lincoln Magnet School, a public middle school in the same district, which consistently outperforms U S Grant Middle School and the district as a whole in academic achievement. Despite the relatively high spending per student at U S Grant Middle School, the academic performance of the school remains significantly below the state and district averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704-1529

(217) 525-3170

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
1247^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,861

Students who attend U S Grant Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lanphier High School

Feeder schools for U S Grant Middle School:

Elementary:	Dubois Elementary School
	Enos Elementary School
	Jane Addams Elementary School
	Owen Marsh Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.8%

White:

27.9%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details U S Grant Middle School ranks worse than 91.5% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.16. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at U S Grant Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54.8%), White (27.9%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at U S Grant Middle School is 10.5, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)

Compare U S Grant Middle School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at U S Grant Middle School is $24,861. 2 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

U S Grant Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks U S Grant Middle School 1247^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See U S Grant Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 675^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for U S Grant Middle School

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Rank History for all students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	21.37	932^nd	1185	21.4%
2004	24.35	932^nd	1204	22.6%
2005	32.30	877^th	1209	27.5%
2006	22.04	1043^rd	1272	18.0%
2007	22.27	1054^th	1287	18.1%
2008	21.62	1072^nd	1293	17.1%
2009	20.84	1092^nd	1318	17.1%
2010	19.61	1124^th	1327	15.3%
2011	15.18	1193^rd	1344	11.2%
2012	19.40	1174^th	1365	14.0%
2013	8.84	1287^th	1367	5.9%
2014	15.92	1164^th	1322	12.0%
2015	16.60	1133^rd	1302	13.0%
2016	15.57	1172^nd	1294	9.4%
2017	16.66	1119^th	1293	13.5%
2018	17.44	1105^th	1293	14.5%
2019	20.00	1108^th	1356	18.3%
2021	23.13	965^th	1241	22.2%
2022	23.91	1024^th	1369	25.2%
2023	16.25	1197^th	1367	12.4%
2024	14.16	1247^th	1363	8.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	14.80	150^th	164	8.5%
2019	14.21	159^th	179	11.2%
2021	16.71	84^th	97	13.4%
2022	12.62	183^rd	195	6.2%
2023	16.70	171^st	194	11.9%
2024	16.43	154^th	184	16.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.36	466^th	602	22.6%
2019	30.29	573^rd	792	27.7%
2021	28.56	436^th	548	20.4%
2022	30.24	595^th	781	23.8%
2023	24.16	662^nd	805	17.8%
2024	22.00	697^th	802	13.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.45	1006^th	1161	13.4%
2019	20.37	1053^rd	1217	13.5%
2021	24.52	840^th	1019	17.6%
2022	28.02	919^th	1221	24.7%
2023	17.48	1136^th	1234	7.9%
2024	15.81	1134^th	1219	7.0%

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Rank History for Female students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	17.77	1036^th	1226	15.5%
2019	20.32	1041^st	1276	18.4%
2021	20.64	838^th	1017	17.6%
2022	21.69	1021^st	1286	20.6%
2023	15.23	1139^th	1275	10.7%
2024	14.66	1133^rd	1251	9.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.51	409^th	674	39.3%
2024	32.58	429^th	639	32.9%

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Rank History for Male students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	17.71	1050^th	1223	14.1%
2019	20.76	1048^th	1296	19.1%
2021	23.27	838^th	1048	20.0%
2022	27.28	916^th	1286	28.8%
2023	18.64	1096^th	1292	15.2%
2024	14.89	1155^th	1264	8.6%

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Rank History for African American students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.47	425^th	511	16.8%
2019	28.08	451^st	565	20.2%
2021	35.01	248^th	385	35.6%
2022	36.12	353^rd	573	38.4%
2023	21.19	527^th	569	7.4%
2024	19.61	515^th	548	6.0%

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Rank History for White students at U S Grant Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.26	830^th	889	6.6%
2019	15.64	811^th	905	10.4%
2021	19.79	681^st	813	16.2%
2022	21.44	750^th	898	16.5%
2023	13.04	828^th	895	7.5%
2024	10.29	826^th	875	5.6%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, March 24, 2012

Grant Middle School is an outstanding school. It is a prime example of misleading numbers and reality. My son has become a different child since we started. He got his life and childhood back. We as family have never been happier. I will start with the phenomenal staffs who are really dedicated to teach at school and not pass on homework back to the parents and children. They are willing to talk with us and not down on us. They spend much of their own time working to improve the school. Day in and day out, doing what they do best and still find a way to be positive.

Next the parents who are trying to make a difference of what become a victim system. These parents have to do what the government, state, and district should be doing. They volunteer time and money, unconditionally. They love, understand and appreciate the fact that at the end of the day it is beneficial to all of us. They do all this while still facing economical pressures daily.

The government, state, and district need to pay more attention to these facts and not to those who can donate more money. They need to realize that a school like GMS is what makes this country great. Allowing struggling parents and children to find their calling and actually do something about it. To treat a parent with respect for who they and not where they come from. To listen to those children who are at the most important cross roads of their lives. Giving an opportunity to a six grader to feel that the universe revolves around them.

Sincerely,
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Enrollment information for U S Grant Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	482	128	19	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	632
1989	511	119	15	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1990	542	118	19	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
1991	565	127	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
1992	581	149	19	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	754
1993	579	154	26	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	763
1994	572	151	15	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	744
1995	514	152	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1996	514	152	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1997	500	124	25	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
1998	510	123	18	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
1999	522	150	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2000	526	164	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
2001	499	264	17	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	799
2002	438	242	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	700
2003	438	242	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	700
2004	443	281	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	732
2005	441	254	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	709
2006	425	291	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	13	738
2007	373	281	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	27	699
2008	339	249	12	13	0	n/a	n/a	47	660
2009	303	242	13	15	2	n/a	n/a	59	634
2010	309	284	10	12	3	n/a	n/a	62	680
2011	290	272	8	16	5	0	44	0	635
2012	264	244	7	16	2	1	49	0	583
2013	252	210	9	16	1	1	55	0	544
2014	301	246	12	19	1	1	52	0	632
2015	285	250	10	17	0	0	54	0	616
2016	247	246	10	23	1	0	56	0	583
2017	249	237	7	18	0	0	66	0	577
2018	217	253	9	21	0	0	72	0	572
2019	206	264	11	17	0	0	71	0	569
2020	215	218	8	23	1	0	75	0	540
2021	200	257	5	19	1	0	73	0	555
2022	198	267	3	22	1	0	60	0	551
2023	182	268	1	19	0	1	58	0	529
2024	147	289	1	19	1	0	69	1	527

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 U S Grant Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	632	35.8	17.6	n/a
1989	652	37.0	17.6	n/a
1990	687	38.0	18.0	n/a
1991	710	41.4	17.1	n/a
1992	754	42.0	17.9	n/a
1993	763	45.0	17.0	n/a
1994	744	45.0	16.5	n/a
1995	693	39.0	17.8	n/a
1996	693	39.0	17.8	n/a
1997	652	45.5	14.3	n/a
1998	655	45.0	14.6	n/a
1999	696	47.2	14.7	n/a
2000	720	46.0	15.7	n/a
2001	799	55.3	14.4	n/a
2002	700	40.8	17.2	56.1
2003	700	40.8	17.2	56.1
2004	732	41.4	17.7	59.8
2005	709	39.9	17.8	61.8
2006	738	39.0	18.9	65.1
2007	699	39.0	17.9	66.5
2008	660	34.0	19.4	74.4
2009	634	44.9	14.1	76
2010	680	51.3	13.2	77.5
2011	635	49.8	12.7	71.2
2012	583	45.8	12.7	63
2013	544	47.8	11.3	65.3
2014	632	43.0	14.6	70.1
2015	616	44.0	14.0	70.1
2016	583	45.0	12.9	58.5
2017	577	43.2	13.3	67.1
2018	572	43.7	13.0	74.7
2019	569	44.0	12.9	61
2020	540	46.0	11.7	62.8
2021	555	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	551	44.0	12.5	62.6
2023	529	47.0	11.2	65.8
2024	527	50.0	10.5	73.6

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 U S Grant Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	632	35.8	17.6	n/a
1989	652	37.0	17.6	n/a
1990	687	38.0	18.0	n/a
1991	710	41.4	17.1	n/a
1992	754	42.0	17.9	n/a
1993	763	45.0	17.0	n/a
1994	744	45.0	16.5	n/a
1995	693	39.0	17.8	n/a
1996	693	39.0	17.8	n/a
1997	652	45.5	14.3	n/a
1998	655	45.0	14.6	n/a
1999	696	47.2	14.7	n/a
2000	720	46.0	15.7	n/a
2001	799	55.3	14.4	n/a
2002	700	40.8	17.2	56.1
2003	700	40.8	17.2	56.1
2004	732	41.4	17.7	59.8
2005	709	39.9	17.8	61.8
2006	738	39.0	18.9	65.1
2007	699	39.0	17.9	66.5
2008	660	34.0	19.4	74.4
2009	634	44.9	14.1	76
2010	680	51.3	13.2	77.5
2011	635	49.8	12.7	71.2
2012	583	45.8	12.7	63
2013	544	47.8	11.3	65.3
2014	632	43.0	14.6	70.1
2015	616	44.0	14.0	70.1
2016	583	45.0	12.9	58.5
2017	577	43.2	13.3	67.1
2018	572	43.7	13.0	74.7
2019	569	44.0	12.9	61
2020	540	46.0	11.7	62.8
2021	555	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	551	44.0	12.5	62.6
2023	529	47.0	11.2	65.8
2024	527	50.0	10.5	73.6

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.

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