Serving 174 students in grades 5-8, Fox River Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fox River Grove Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles in Fox River Grove, IL, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fox River Grove Middle School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fox River Grove Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox River Grove Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox River Grove Middle School's ranking?
Fox River Grove Middle School is ranked #975 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fox River Grove Middle School?
174 students attend Fox River Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fox River Grove Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fox River Grove Middle School?
Fox River Grove Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox River Grove Middle School offer ?
Fox River Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fox River Grove Middle School part of?
Fox River Grove Middle School is part of Fox River Grove Cons SD 3 School District.
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