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).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
89%
25%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Gaston Middle School is part of Northampton County Schools School District.
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