Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Gaston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Gaston Middle School?
105 students attend Gaston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gaston Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Middle School?
Gaston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gaston Middle School offer ?
Gaston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Middle School part of?
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