Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Edwin A Gibson 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 was 62% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)62%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
74%
22%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Edwin A Gibson Middle School?
422 students attend Edwin A Gibson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Edwin A Gibson Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin A Gibson Middle School?
Edwin A Gibson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwin A Gibson Middle School offer ?
Edwin A Gibson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edwin A Gibson Middle School part of?
Edwin A Gibson Middle School is part of Danville City Public Schools School District.
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