EL PASO-GRIDLEY JR HIGH SCHOOL
El Paso-Gridley Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 school district, located in Gridley, IL with about 372 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, El Paso-Gridley Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Paso-Gridley Junior High School, located in Gridley, Illinois, serves as a core educational hub for the El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for students in the middle grades. With a commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, the institution emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and social development opportunities.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Gridley and El Paso area, reflecting the values of a tight-knit community. By maintaining a supportive environment, El Paso-Gridley Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a focused curriculum, the school strives to cultivate a safe and productive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact El Paso-Gridley Jr High School at (309) 747-2156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gridley, IL 61744-7739
(309) 747-2156
EL PASO-GRIDLEY JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gridley, IL with about 372 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 372 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO-GRIDLEY JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.