Serving 144 students in grades 6-8, George H. Gilson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
George H. Gilson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George H. Gilson Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
George H. Gilson Middle School is ranked #184 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend George H. Gilson Middle School?
144 students attend George H. Gilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George H. Gilson Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George H. Gilson Middle School?
George H. Gilson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does George H. Gilson Middle School offer ?
George H. Gilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George H. Gilson Middle School part of?
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