Serving 926 students in grades 6-8, T. Benton Gayle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 926 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
T. Benton Gayle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Benton Gayle Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T. Benton Gayle Middle School?
926 students attend T. Benton Gayle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of T. Benton Gayle Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Benton Gayle Middle School?
T. Benton Gayle Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. Benton Gayle Middle School offer ?
T. Benton Gayle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is T. Benton Gayle Middle School part of?
This school was pretty good. My best experience was with the people and the athletics. I played football and was on the wrestling team and I wouldn't trade the programs at Gayle for anything.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Class Cutter
53/30/2009
I feel that for a Middle School this one of Stafford County best. My child has completed 3 years and my other child will be entering next year. The new principle is doing his best. Although the school nurse needs to learn how to weed out those that are class cutters from those that are truly sick. This prepares the students for high school very well.
- Posted by Parent - dudle
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 926 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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