Gaiser Middle School
- Gaiser Middle School serves 892 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Gaiser Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gaiser Middle School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 892 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gaiser Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gaiser Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1637 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 54% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vancouver School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gaiser Middle School is Columbia River High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jason Lee Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sarah J Anderson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Sarah J Anderson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 791 students
0.4 miles
2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360)313-1500 0.4 K-5 791 - Vancouver Sacajawea Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 412 students
1.3 miles
700 Ne 112th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-2750 1.3 K-5 412 - Vancouver Salmon Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
1.5 miles
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360)313-2800 1.5 K-5 509 - Vancouver Columbia River High School Grades: 9-12 | 1222 students
1.9 miles
800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360)313-3900 1.9 9-12 1222 - Vancouver Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 566 students
1.9 miles
9201 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360)313-1700 1.9 K-5 566
School Reviews
| 2 The staff at Gaiser is rude, they are over the top on dress coding girls, not boys. They don't give fair discipline. Someone could get in a fight and get suspended for 2 days but someone could wear a piece of paper on their shirt and almost get expelled (Which has happened) One of the teachers told me to not bother looking for a job, no body will hire me because I wore a piece of paper saying the dress code is unfair and it needs to be changed because it does. Guys can wear whatever they want and teachers wont do anything but if a girls shows more then half her thigh she gets put in ISS? The teaches are outrageous. One time I got suspended because someone told my best friend to kill herself and I walked her to the counselor. Note that the person who told her to kill herself didn't get in trouble at all. I use to love school and love learning, this school has changed that. I hope everyone sees this and hopefully you don't make your child go here because it is hell on earth. (: - Posted by Student/Alumni - kenna |
| 5 I am not a student yet but probably will be just looking at what kind of schools I will be going to. Thanks lots of help!! '? - Posted by Student/Alumni - Mello |
| 5 I think this school is very good with lots of caring staff, there is a small problem with alchohol but if you hang out with the right people you wont ever know it exsists. They have and excellent spanish and french teacher and lots of other amazing teachers. There are lots of activities to do at school like choir orchestra, band, art, tech ed. and lots more. They also have after school activities like builders club, step club and some sports. I think there ussually arent a lot of parents at middle schools so theres really no bases for jujment but no, there arnet a lot of parents at Gaiser on a normal day but on open house there are parents checking out there students classes all day. I am presently enrolled in a different school in the district and am trying to switch to Gaiser. - Posted by Student/Alumni - koolp |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
