Gilmer Middle School (Closed 2018)
Gilmer Middle School served 686 students in grades 5-6.
Gilmer Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 2196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
n/a
37%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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