Serving 809 students in grades 5-6, Grigsby Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grigsby Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grigsby Intermediate School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
809 students
![This chart displays total students of Grigsby Intermediate School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Grigsby Intermediate School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-f8kBK7.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Grigsby Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grigsby Intermediate School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grigsby Intermediate 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grigsby Intermediate 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-DyfL2Q.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-52sMF2.png)
Hispanic
14%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-bxhsa0g.png)
Black
17%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-f8kBLl.png)
White
63%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-XnjP5T.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grigsby Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-1KRcOt.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grigsby Intermediate School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grigsby Intermediate School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-lgvn66.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-ydzsYq.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Grigsby Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Grigsby Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/155000/155121/grigsby-intermediate-school-chart-bpIy6Lb.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grigsby Intermediate School's ranking?
Grigsby Intermediate School is ranked #1558 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grigsby Intermediate School?
809 students attend Grigsby Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grigsby Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grigsby Intermediate School?
Grigsby Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grigsby Intermediate School offer ?
Grigsby Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Grigsby Intermediate School part of?
Grigsby Intermediate School is part of Granite City CUSD 9 School District.
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