Serving 876 students in grades 5-6, Grigsby Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
876 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
4%
Showing 2005–2017. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Grigsby Intermediate School?
876 students attend Grigsby Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grigsby Intermediate School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grigsby Intermediate School?
Grigsby Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Community Unit School District 9.
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