Gililland Middle School
Gililland Middle School serves 838 students in grades 6-8.
Gililland Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gililland Middle School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gililland Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gililland Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1755 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
46%
Black
17%
6%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gililland Middle School often compared to?
Gililland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fees College Preparatory Middle School, Connolly 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 32% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gililland Middle School?
838 students attend Gililland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gililland Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gililland Middle School?
Gililland Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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).
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