Serving 225 students in grades 4-5, Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School ranks in the top 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Ulysses S Grant 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 Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School is 0.52, 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
#1458 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School's ranking?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School is ranked #1458 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School?
225 students attend Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School offer ?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School part of?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School is part of Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District.
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