Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Gililland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gililland Middle School's student population of 794 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gililland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gililland Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
47%
Black
17%
6%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gililland Middle School's ranking?
Gililland Middle School is ranked #1832 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gililland Middle School often compared to?
Gililland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Connolly Middle School, Fees College Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gililland Middle School?
794 students attend Gililland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gililland Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gililland Middle School?
Gililland Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gililland Middle School offer ?
Gililland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gililland Middle School part of?
Gililland Middle School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Gililland Middle School located?
Gililland Middle School is located in the Gililland neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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