George H. Gilson Middle School
George H. Gilson Middle School serves 138 students in grades 6-8.
George H. Gilson Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
George H. Gilson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
George H. Gilson Middle School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 138 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
George H. Gilson Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of George H. Gilson Middle School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #80 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 62% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdez City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdez Valdez High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 174 students10
0.0 miles
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767 0 9-12 174 - Valdez Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 308 students10
0.6 miles
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728 0.6 PK-5 308 - Valdez Valdez Home School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 27 students10
0.6 miles
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357 0.6 PK-12 27 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 22 students10
21.4 miles
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252 21.4 PK-12 22 - Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 181 students10
45.7 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236 45.7 PK-6 181
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