For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 161 students in Gifford, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Gifford, IL is Gifford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gifford, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Gifford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gifford, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gifford Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 S Main St, Jared Ellison
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gifford, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gifford, IL include Gifford Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gifford?
1 public middle schools are located in Gifford.
What is the racial composition of students in Gifford?
Gifford public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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