Francis Granger Middle School
Tel:
(630) 375-1010
- Francis Granger Middle School serves 993 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Francis Granger Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Francis Granger Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Francis Granger Middle School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 993 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Francis Granger Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Francis Granger Middle School is 0.73, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #533 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 31% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | 12% | 17% |
| White | 37% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Francis Granger Middle School is Metea Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is C F Simmons Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 775 students
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Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200 0.0 K-5 775 - Aurora Metea Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,887 students
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Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900 0.6 9-12 2,887 - Aurora Indian Plains Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 58 students
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1322 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3375 0.7 9-12 58 - Aurora Mabel O Donnell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 395 students
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1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300 1.3 PK-5 395 - Aurora Nancy Young Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 640 students
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800 Asbury Dr
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800 1.5 K-5 640
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