Epg Middle School

403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, Epg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Epg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Epg Middle School's student population of 381 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Epg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epg Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1045 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Epg Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Epg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Epg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Epg Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Epg Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Epg Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Epg Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Epg Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Epg Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Epg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Epg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Epg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epg Middle School's ranking?
Epg Middle School is ranked #1045 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Epg Middle School often compared to?
Epg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlock Elementary School, Prairie Central Primary West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Epg Middle School?
381 students attend Epg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Epg Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Epg Middle School?
Epg Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Epg Middle School offer ?
Epg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Epg Middle School part of?
Epg Middle School is part of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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