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#3258 of 3,813 schools in IL

Grant Middle School

Middle School · Grant Ccsd 110 · Fairview Heights, IL

A Grant Ccsd 110 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10110 Old Lincoln Trl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$17,060
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Grant Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grant Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairview Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,423

Median home value

$167,900

Median rent

$1,222/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pontiac JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–82.1 mi218Compare →
Wolf Branch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.15–82.8 mi343Compare →
West JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.57–83.2 mi394Compare →
Joseph Arthur Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.25–83.3 mi252Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grant Ccsd 110

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grant Middle School is listed in Grant CCSD 110; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grant Middle School

Grant Middle School is a public middle school in Fairview Heights, IL, part of Grant Ccsd 110, serving approximately 245 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,258 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grant Middle School

What grades does Grant Middle School serve?

Grant Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Grant Middle School?

Grant Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grant Middle School rank in IL?

Grant Middle School ranks #3,258 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Grant Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grant Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grant Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grant Middle School a charter school?

No, Grant Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grant Middle School a Title I school?

No, Grant Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant Middle School?

51.0% of students at Grant Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
Area population (ZIP 62208)
16,653
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62208; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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