Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie, IL · Gillespie CUSD 7 · Grades 6 - 8
424th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 38%· Stable
Gillespie Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gillespie Middle School 424th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 38th in 2025.
Gillespie Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gillespie Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 262 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Gillespie Middle School
Typical home value $109K in zip 62033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gillespie Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Staunton Jr High SchoolStaunton CUSD 6 · 7.7 mi away195th of 685
ELA 73% · Math 40% - 7Litchfield Middle SchoolLitchfield CUSD 12 · 10 mi away212th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 35% - 6Carlinville Middle SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 11 mi away297th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 31% - 5Southwestern Middle SchoolSouthwestern CUSD 9 · 16.8 mi away371st of 685
ELA 58% · Math 27% - 7Medora Intermediate SchoolSouthwestern CUSD 9 · 17.4 mi away251st of 685
ELA 69% · Math 34% - 8Hillsboro Jr High SchoolHillsboro CUSD 3 · 18 mi away191st of 685
ELA 76% · Math 37% - 3Lincolnwood Jr High SchoolPanhandle CUSD 2 · 19.3 mi away492nd of 685
ELA 42% · Math 24% - 4Wilbur Trimpe Middle SchoolBethalto CUSD 8 · 19.5 mi away453rd of 685
ELA 48% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gillespie Middle School in?
Gillespie Middle School is part of the Gillespie CUSD 7 district in Gillespie, Illinois.
Is Gillespie Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gillespie Middle School 424th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gillespie Middle School?
White 97%, Two or more races 2%, Black 1% (262 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gillespie Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62033 is $109K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.