U S GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
U S Grant Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 572 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, U S Grant Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
U.S. Grant Middle School is a public school located in Springfield, Illinois, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools District 186. Situated on West Monroe Street, the school provides academic programming for students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on transitioning them from elementary education to high school readiness. Like many schools in the district, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects, social-emotional development, and student engagement within the local community.
The school is named in honor of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and Civil War general, reflecting a common tradition of naming public institutions after significant American historical figures. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the Springfield area, providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through district-wide initiatives and site-based programs intended to bolster student achievement and school spirit.
For more information, contact U S Grant Middle School at (217) 525-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62704-1529
(217) 525-3170
U S GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 572 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 572
- Teachers:
- 43.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 572 students
- Black or African American
- 44.2%
- White
- 37.9%
- Two or more races
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.