Serving 675 students in grades 5-6, Gilmer Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
n/a
36%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Gilmer Middle School?
675 students attend Gilmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gilmer Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmer Middle School?
Gilmer Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmer Middle School offer ?
Gilmer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Gilmer Middle School part of?
Gilmer Middle School is part of Gilmer County School District.
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