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U S Grant Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 582 students

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted October 1, 2008

I love this school because every child is treated equally. Smart, athletic, studious or boisterous, it doesn't matter, all kids are loved, valued and respected.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2008

I am a former student at grant and i have to say that the school is amazing! I admit that as soon as i hit 8th grade I was ready to get out of there, but that was only because I was ready for highschool. So far I can honestly say that being at grant was the best three years of my life! All of my teachers were amazing and very nice. The only way you wouldn't like this school os of you aren't doing what you are supposed to do. As long as you stay out of the drama there should be nothing to worry about. I would recommend GMS for anyone who wants to go there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2008

We switched our child from Franklin to Grant and couldn't be happier. Same 6 track classes as Franklin's 'Gifted Program' and same text books. Much kinder environment and no head games. Just decent teachers and staff who truly love and care about kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2007

This school is not good, there is only a limited number of teachers who actually want to help you, and there are many teachers that do not want to help you.The staff is descent but not the greatest they seem to single certian students out. The extracurricular activities are jam packed so you usually don't get what you picked. fights often break out every week,the students want and like to be in fights usually for no good reason.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 11, 2007

I go to the school and I love it a lot!I couldn't ask for a better school.Thank you to all the teachers.I love how I learn at that school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 4, 2006

Hello ppl! I am sry but I really hate this school because of the kids r so mean to each other. I hate this school so much!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2006

Grant has a poor quality of academic programs. The teachers do not offer help to struggling students. Teachers cannot handle the discipline problems at the school. Fights occur often. Students cannot be placed in their preferred elective classes because these classes are too few and fill up quickly. I would not recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

595 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

595 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

595 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial52%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income71%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)43%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial57%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income66%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female75%
Male72%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial92%
White86%
Low income66%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female68%
Male44%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial62%
White70%
Low income47%
Non-low income69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female60%
Male49%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial58%
White74%
Low income47%
Non-low income66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income72%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income78%
Non-low income78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 53%
Black 42% 19%
Hispanic 3% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 525-3170

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