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U S Grant Middle School

1800 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704Springfield SD 186 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
529
Students
Total enrolled
$24,858
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 73% vs nat'l
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 529 students in grades 06–08 in Springfield, Illinois.
73% above average funding
District spends $24,858 per pupil, 73% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

U S Grant Middle School is a large middle in Springfield, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 529 students. The district invests $24,858 per student — 73% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at U S Grant Middle School

529
Total Students
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution263 male · 266 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 348 students
Student Composition
34%
51%
11%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black51%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 173708003841

Academic Outcomes at U S Grant Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 62704

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,858Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,858
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,937
Student Support$4,723
Administration$2,983
Operations$3,729
Other$2,486
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,858 spent per student, an estimated $11,012 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
46%
State government
35.9%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,858/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dubois Elem SchoolLindsay SchoolIles Elem SchoolSpringfield Ball Charter School
+17 more
↓
Middle
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolJefferson Middle SchoolWashington Middle SchoolLincoln Magnet School
↓
High School
Springfield High SchoolSpringfield Southeast High SchLanphier High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySangamon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield SD 186 →
Phone: (217)525-3170
NCES ID: 173708003841
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Springfield SD 186
High
Springfield High School
1,461 students · 09–12
● 37 opp36% FRL
High
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,261 students · 09–12
● 46 opp63% FRL
High
Lanphier High School
1,058 students · 09–12
● 38 opp69% FRL
Mid
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
713 students · 06–08
● 37 opp53% FRL
Other
Early Learning Center
555 students · PK–PK
● 37 opp34% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Middle School
539 students · 06–08
● 46 opp78% FRL
Mid
Washington Middle School
531 students · 06–08
● 46 opp80% FRL
Elem
Dubois Elem School
443 students · KG–05
● 37 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1800 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.