George H. Gilson Middle School
Tel:
(907)835-2244
- George H. Gilson Middle School serves 133 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- George H. Gilson Middle School's student population of 133 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George H. Gilson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George H. Gilson Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 64% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdez City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George H. Gilson Middle School is Valdez High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valdez Home School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hermon Hutchens Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdez Valdez High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
0.0 miles
319 Robe River Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4767 0.0 9-12 181 - Valdez Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
0.6 miles
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4728 0.6 PK-5 296 - Valdez Valdez Home School Grades: PK-12 | 36 students
0.6 miles
1112 West Klutina Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4357 0.6 PK-12 36 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
21.4 miles
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Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907)325-2252 21.4 PK-12 17 - Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 182 students
45.7 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907)424-3236 45.7 PK-6 182
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