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#3074 of 3,813 schools in IL

Grove JR High School

Middle School · Comm Cons Sd 59 · Elk Grove Village, IL

A Comm Cons Sd 59 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

777 W Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$24,948
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Grove JR High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 69 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grove JR High 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,815/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove Village), 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

$95,240

Median home value

$334,800

Median rent

$1,574/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
One School Global Chicago CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.0 mi23Compare →
Wood Dale JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–82.3 mi283Compare →
F E Peacock Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–82.4 mi318Compare →
Friendship JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–83.2 mi616Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Comm Cons Sd 59

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 15
District spending per student
$24,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grove JR High School is listed in Comm Cons SD 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grove JR High School

Grove JR High School is a public middle school in Elk Grove Village, IL, part of Comm Cons Sd 59, serving approximately 788 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,074 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grove JR High School

What grades does Grove JR High School serve?

Grove JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grove JR High School?

Grove JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grove JR High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grove JR High School rank in IL?

Grove JR High School ranks #3,074 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Grove JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grove JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Grove JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grove JR High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grove JR High School a charter school?

No, Grove JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grove JR High School a Title I school?

No, Grove JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grove JR High School?

61.8% of students at Grove JR High 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 60007)
32,485
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
44
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 60007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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