For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 262 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Gillespie, IL is Gillespie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gillespie, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Gillespie, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gillespie, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gillespie, IL include Gillespie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gillespie?
1 public middle schools are located in Gillespie.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?
Gillespie public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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