U S Grant Middle School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades 6 - 8
667th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
U S Grant Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks U S Grant Middle School 667th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
U S Grant Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
U S Grant Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 527 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.7% | 54.8% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 47.7% | 27.9% | ▼ 19.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.4% | 13.1% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near U S Grant Middle School
Typical home value $191K in zip 62704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near U S Grant Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.9 mi away504th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.3 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 1Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.4 mi away685th of 685
ELA 10% · Math 3% - 1Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.7 mi away679th of 685
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 7Pleasant Plains Middle SchoolPleasant Plains CUSD 8 · 7.1 mi away261st of 685
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 7Rochester Jr High SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 8.4 mi away257th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 36% - 4Riverton Middle SchoolRiverton CUSD 14 · 8.6 mi away449th of 685
ELA 53% · Math 22% - 6Glenwood Middle SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 8.7 mi away278th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is U S Grant Middle School in?
U S Grant Middle School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is U S Grant Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks U S Grant Middle School 667th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of U S Grant Middle School?
Black 55%, White 28%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 4% (527 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near U S Grant Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62704 is $191K 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.