Serving 804 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilbert Middle serves the western part of its school district in Gilbert, SC, covering an area of approximately 111 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary reaching up to 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Middle School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
804 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Belong | Grow | Serve
School Rankings
Gilbert Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
7%
31%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #825 out of 1,118 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 Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Middle School?
804 students attend Gilbert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gilbert Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% 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 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilbert Middle School part of?
Gilbert Middle School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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