Gaiser Middle School vs. La Center Middle School
Should I attend Gaiser Middle School or La Center Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Gaiser Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, La Center Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
774 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1744 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#922 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
227
120
Grade 7 Students
276
131
Grade 8 Students
271
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
9%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
45%
85%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
