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Gillespie Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
412 Oregon St, Gillespie, IL 62033 · (217) 839-2116 · Part of Gillespie Community Unit School District 7
Students
244
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Gillespie Middle School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts20%
State average 30.7%
Location
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412 Oregon St, Gillespie
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 676
Grade 793
Grade 875
Enrollment over time
271’20
263’21
248’22
262’23
244’24
Down 10% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Two or more races 3%Hispanic <1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.