Very Good
#1207 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 32% in state
S E Gross Middle School
Middle School · Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 · Brookfield, IL
A Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3524 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S E Gross Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where S E Gross Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated737/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), 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
$108,527
Median home value
$314,000
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Tallgrass Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–11 | 1.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| L J Hauser JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
S E Gross Middle School is listed in Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S E Gross Middle School
S E Gross Middle School is a public middle school in Brookfield, IL, part of Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, serving approximately 493 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S E Gross Middle School
What grades does S E Gross Middle School serve?
S E Gross Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend S E Gross Middle School?
S E Gross Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S E Gross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at S E Gross Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S E Gross Middle School rank in IL?
S E Gross Middle School ranks #1,207 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is S E Gross Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
S E Gross Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 S E Gross Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S E Gross Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is S E Gross Middle School a charter school?
No, S E Gross Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S E Gross Middle School a Title I school?
No, S E Gross Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S E Gross Middle School?
17.2% of students at S E Gross 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (708) 485-0600
- Area population (ZIP 60513)
- 19,264
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 60513; 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
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