Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Gilbert Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gilbert Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
11%
32%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert Middle School's ranking?
Gilbert Middle School is ranked #763 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gilbert Middle School often compared to?
Gilbert Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Middle School?
857 students attend Gilbert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gilbert Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Middle School?
Gilbert Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Middle School offer ?
Gilbert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert Middle School part of?
Gilbert Middle School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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