Serving 808 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grigsby Intermediate School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Grigsby Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grigsby Intermediate School is 0.62, 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
#3127 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
21%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Grigsby Intermediate School's ranking?
Grigsby Intermediate School is ranked #3127 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grigsby Intermediate School?
808 students attend Grigsby Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grigsby Intermediate School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grigsby Intermediate School?
Grigsby Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 CUSD 9 School District.
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