Gilmore Middle School (Closed 2023)

2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Gilmore Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 2% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
512 students

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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(17-18)
2%
44%
(17-18)
8%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
42%
14%

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Black
34%
9%

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White
18%
66%

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Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.68

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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Gilmore Middle School?
512 students attend Gilmore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gilmore Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilmore Middle School?
Gilmore Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilmore Middle School offer ?
Gilmore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gilmore Middle School part of?
Gilmore Middle School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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