Serving 13 students in grades 7-8, Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School?
13 students attend Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School?
Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School offer ?
Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School part of?
Gilmore City-bradgate Middle School is part of Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District.
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