Gray Middle School serves 1,220 students in grades 6-8.
Gray Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gray Middle School's student population of 1,220 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gray Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2002 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
38%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Middle School's ranking?
Gray Middle School is ranked #2002 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gray Middle School often compared to?
Gray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gray Middle School?
1,220 students attend Gray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Gray Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gray Middle School offer ?
Gray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gray Middle School part of?
Gray Middle School is part of Lake School District.
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