EPG Middle School

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
403 McLean St
Gridley, IL 61744
381 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
381
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    335 (87.9 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
Phone: (309)747-2156
Website: http://www.unit11.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 80
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lexington Jr High School
Lexington CUSD 7
113 Students
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th