GRIGSBY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Grigsby Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Granite City CUSD 9 school district, located in Granite City, IL with about 897 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Grigsby Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Grigsby Intermediate School, located at 3801 Cargill Rd in Granite City, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within the Granite City Community Unit School District 9. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education, focusing on students in the 5th and 6th grades. The school is designed to provide a structured yet supportive environment that helps students navigate the transition toward more specialized middle school instruction while reinforcing foundational academic skills.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Granite City community, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. With a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of pre-adolescent students, Grigsby Intermediate utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to engage learners across core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of the secondary education levels that follow.

For more information, contact Grigsby Intermediate Sch at (618) 931-5544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.