Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, S E Gross Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
S E Gross Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S E Gross Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
S E Gross Middle School is ranked #734 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend S E Gross Middle School?
462 students attend S E Gross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of S E Gross Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S E Gross Middle School?
S E Gross Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does S E Gross Middle School offer ?
S E Gross Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is S E Gross Middle School part of?
The school does need to address bullying and physical violence and threats.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - olivia
212/11/2012
This school needs to address its bullying broblems. I was brutally harrassed and threatened several times during my 8th grade year. I hope people see this and address the issue.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - david
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
