Francis Granger Middle School

2721 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,042 students in grades 6-8, Francis Granger Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis Granger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Francis Granger Middle School's student population of 1,042 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,042 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Francis Granger Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Granger Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#480 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
28%
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45%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis Granger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
44%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
12%
17%
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White
27%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Francis Granger Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis Granger Middle School's ranking?
Francis Granger Middle School is ranked #480 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Francis Granger Middle School?
1,042 students attend Francis Granger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Francis Granger Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Granger Middle School?
Francis Granger Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis Granger Middle School offer ?
Francis Granger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francis Granger Middle School part of?
Francis Granger Middle School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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