Serving 278 students in grades 7-8, Wm F Gurrie Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wm F Gurrie Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in La Grange, IL, covering approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wm F Gurrie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wm F Gurrie Middle School's student population of 278 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wm F Gurrie Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm F Gurrie Middle School is 0.59, 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
#688 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm F Gurrie Middle School's ranking?
Wm F Gurrie Middle School is ranked #688 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wm F Gurrie Middle School?
278 students attend Wm F Gurrie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wm F Gurrie Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm F Gurrie Middle School?
Wm F Gurrie Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm F Gurrie Middle School offer ?
Wm F Gurrie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wm F Gurrie Middle School part of?
Wm F Gurrie Middle School is part of La Grange SD 105 South School District.
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