Gate City Middle School
Gate City Middle School serves 487 students in grades 7-9.
Gate City Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gate City Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gate City Middle School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gate City Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gate City Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #402 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 86% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gate City Middle School is Gate City High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nickelsville Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shoemaker Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gate City Gate City High School Math: 83% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 10-12 | 492 students10
0.0 miles
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522 0 10-12 492 - Gate City Renaissance/scott Co Alternative School
0.3 miles
C/o Scott Co Public Schls, 340
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118 0.3 n/a n/a - Gate City Scott County Career And Technical Center Vocational School
0.4 miles
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515 0.4 n/a n/a - Gate City Shoemaker Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 80%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 565 students10
0.5 miles
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002 0.5 PK-6 565 - Weber City Weber City Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 329 students10
1.4 miles
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981 1.4 PK-6 329
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