Serving 92 students in grades 5-8, Griggsville-perry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griggsville-Perry Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Perry, IL, encompassing approximately 147.5 square miles. The area typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griggsville-perry Middle School's student population of 92 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Griggsville-perry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griggsville-perry Middle School is 0.06, 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
#2268 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
29%
White
97%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. View full 14-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 Griggsville-perry Middle School's ranking?
Griggsville-perry Middle School is ranked #2268 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Griggsville-perry Middle School?
92 students attend Griggsville-perry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Griggsville-perry Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griggsville-perry Middle School?
Griggsville-perry Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griggsville-perry Middle School offer ?
Griggsville-perry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Griggsville-perry Middle School part of?
Griggsville-perry Middle School is part of Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 School District.
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