Gordon Gregory Middle School

2621 Springdale Circle

School District

Indian Prairie Community Unit 204
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 02, 2024

Not an optimal academic environment for kids. The 8th grade PA science teacher was very disorganized, often flustered/seemingly overwhelmed and favored videos as a teaching instrument instead of classroom instruction. The geometry teacher did not actually teach as it was a “flipped classroom “ and instead assigned instructional videos, with the students expected to self-teach and ask questions if they didn’t understand the material. The geometry teacher’s general arrogance made it difficult to communicate why his approach to teaching was not beneficial to the students. My child’s now at Neuqua Valley and it is a far superior academic environment. Our child’s high school teachers are organized, have provided the students with a syllabus outlining the respective course, and actually provide classroom instruction.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2024

I think this school is amazing my kids are genius especially my daughter
Submitted by student on March 24, 2023

It's a good school to grow up in.
Submitted by student on August 18, 2015

Great music program. The teachers have a good relationship with the students(not like that, creeps). The only thing that I don't care for about GMS is the dating. God, kids, you're in middle school. Do you REALLY need to have another person to distract you? It also feels like the ELA classes are a bit behind. EVERY YEAR the teacher has to explain what an adverb is because the students can't remember simple things. I guess I have more of a problem with the students than the school. If you want your kid to hang out with smart, kind kids, make them join band or orchestra(not chorus, they'll hate it). The music teachers at GMS are the best teachers in the school. Avoid sports because that's all the school cares about. I could rant on forever. The announcements in the morning are as follows:Moment of reflection PledgeAnnouncements such as, "GREGORY CRUSHED THE OTHER TEAM IN A 2-1 VICTORY!!!" or"The GMS soccer team lost to___ middle school. They played an awesome game, but came up a bit short in the close game of 10-0"Yet, the band/orchestra is congratulated with no where near as much excitement. They aren't even congratulated half the time. "Yeah, so, uh, a round of applause to the orchestra for a good concert..."QUIT FOCUSING ON YOUR SPORTS LIKE THEY ARE THE BEST THING AT YOUR SCHOOL! I ASSURE YOU THEY ARE NOT.
Submitted by other on June 10, 2015

The teachers actually care about the students and do their best to give the students the education they deserve.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2012

My son is currently in 8th grade at Gregory Middle School (and has been there since 6th grade) and as a parent I believe this school to be excellent preparation for high school. My son is no genius, but he has never had a problem keeping up with homework and getting good grades. I don't think they get ENOUGH homework actually. The teachers are awesome and really care about the kids. The secretaries are very nice and helpful whenever I talk to any of them. Anyone who thinks this school is a meatgrinder or geared only towards academic stars must not be a hands-on parent who actively participates in their child's education. Sure, Naperville schools are known to 'push' kids a little harder, but it is only because the kids can handle it. If a child has been in the Naperville school system for years, they won't have any problems at Gregory keeping up. Kids coming into the district from other areas that might be behind might have trouble at first, but they WILL catch up with a little extra effort.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2012

Amen. Our child is also a Gregory Middle School Survivor. If you have an Ivy League bound academic star, you will love it here. If not, even typically bright students are put through the meat grinder. Out of touch administration, snippy secretaries, unrealistic homework loads and more about cranking out volume vs. quality. Watching the graduation ceremonies only cemented this opinion. If you have a child with special needs, this is the WORST place you could ever place your child.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2012

I have one child that is a Gregory survivor, and one that is bravely hanging in there. Apparently, Gregory is a great place if your child is one of the top tier kids who excel at everything. If (s)he is average or below, forget it. I have never seen so many teachers for whom teaching is merely an 8-3 job, who can't wait to get off of work and get on with their "real lives". Not all, mind you, for there are a few outstanding, dedicated teachers there. Let me end by stating that there is more to a great school than high test scores.