Francis Granger Middle School

granger.ipsd.org

1,011 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Francis Granger Middle School, located in the Stonebridge neighborhood of Aurora, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of Indian Prairie School District 204—one of the top-rated districts in the state—the school is known for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a robust learning environment. The facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with a variety of elective opportunities, including world languages, fine arts, and technology-focused courses.

Beyond the classroom, Granger Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students, encouraging participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as interscholastic sports, academic clubs, and student leadership programs. The school is deeply integrated into the local Stonebridge community, often acting as a hub for student-led initiatives and family engagement events. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and character development, Granger Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and success in their future educational pursuits.

1,011

Total Students

72.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Granger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	127
Black	110
Asian	529
Two or More	42
American Indian	3

Asian
529 (52.3%)
White
200 (19.8%)
Hispanic
127 (12.6%)
Black
110 (10.9%)
Two or More
42 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)375-1010
Website:	http://granger.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,011
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 305

Grade 7 345

Grade 8 361