GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Griggsville-Perry Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 school district, located in Perry, IL with about 117 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 10 teachers, Griggsville-Perry Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Griggsville-Perry Middle School, located in Perry, Illinois, serves as a vital educational component of the Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District #4. As a smaller, rural school setting, it focuses on providing a supportive environment where middle-grade students can transition from primary education to the more complex requirements of high school. The school emphasizes core academic disciplines while fostering a sense of community typical of small-town Illinois, aiming to balance fundamental learning with the social development necessary during the adolescent years.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular activities and local community values to help shape well-rounded students. Because of its size and location, the school often benefits from strong collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, allowing for a more personalized approach to student progress. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards and character building, Griggsville-Perry Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of the district’s high school program and their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Griggsville-Perry Middle School at (217) 833-2352 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.