Is George H. Gilson Middle School a good school?

George H. Gilson Middle School ranks 48 th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend George H. Gilson Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended George H. Gilson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of George H. Gilson Middle School?

Students at George H. Gilson Middle School are 58% White, 24% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of George H. Gilson Middle School attend?

Students who attend George H. Gilson Middle School usually go on to attend Valdez High School

George H. Gilson Middle School in Valdez AK

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George H. Gilson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks George H. Gilson Middle School 48^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See George H. Gilson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Valdez City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdez City School District 11^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	80.46	20^th	138	85.5%
2006	75.91	31^st	132	76.5%
2007	81.34	17^th	128	86.7%
2008	89.19	3^rd	132	97.7%
2009	87.31	5^th	131	96.2%
2010	85.63	7^th	136	94.9%
2011	89.35	5^th	133	96.2%
2012	87.35	7^th	135	94.8%
2013	85.44	10^th	136	92.6%
2014	83.89	11^th	138	92.0%
2015	62.15	53^rd	151	64.9%
2017	44.30	51^st	88	42.0%
2018	65.66	30^th	96	68.8%
2019	59.80	40^th	99	59.6%
2021	65.79	24^th	84	71.4%
2022	45.09	56^th	95	41.1%
2023	63.04	33^rd	92	64.1%
2024	50.49	48^th	91	47.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	59.39	10^th	34	70.6%
2021	59.00	8^th	30	73.3%
2022	42.12	11^th	28	60.7%
2023	56.15	11^th	31	64.5%
2024	47.36	14^th	31	54.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	55.76	26^th	64	59.4%
2021	77.35	7^th	43	83.7%
2022	74.74	7^th	43	83.7%
2023	71.54	12^th	55	78.2%
2024	61.04	17^th	54	68.5%

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Rank History for Migrant students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	60.88	7^th	24	70.8%
2022	70.18	2^nd	12	83.3%
2023	81.28	2^nd	20	90.0%
2024	55.64	7^th	20	65.0%

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Rank History for Female students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	52.29	36^th	74	51.4%
2021	63.72	19^th	57	66.7%
2022	50.06	28^th	66	57.6%
2023	78.57	9^th	66	86.4%
2024	67.37	19^th	69	72.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.22	12^th	20	40.0%

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Rank History for Male students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	61.74	29^th	73	60.3%
2021	68.75	15^th	62	75.8%
2022	45.44	36^th	68	47.1%
2023	48.08	41^st	72	43.1%
2024	41.00	46^th	72	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	53.36	35^th	72	51.4%
2021	54.60	25^th	58	56.9%
2022	42.25	43^rd	69	37.7%
2023	62.96	23^rd	75	69.3%
2024	51.26	37^th	74	50.0%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for George H. Gilson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	90	2	6	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	110
1990	106	2	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	121
1991	108	2	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	121
1992	114	6	4	2	11	n/a	n/a	0	137
1993	129	4	8	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	154
1994	126	2	6	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	146
1995	124	0	4	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	138
1996	124	0	4	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	138
1997	130	1	6	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	153
1998	178	1	7	9	24	n/a	n/a	0	219
1999	190	0	6	5	26	n/a	n/a	0	227
2000	192	2	11	5	35	n/a	n/a	0	245
2001	120	3	9	3	24	n/a	n/a	0	159
2002	103	1	7	4	21	n/a	n/a	0	136
2003	103	1	7	4	21	n/a	n/a	0	136
2004	118	0	3	3	20	n/a	n/a	0	144
2005	110	2	1	4	20	n/a	n/a	0	137
2006	89	2	0	3	29	n/a	n/a	0	123
2007	81	0	0	1	29	n/a	n/a	0	111
2008	81	0	1	3	18	n/a	n/a	7	110
2009	73	0	3	3	25	0	1	0	105
2010	86	0	2	1	25	0	1	0	115
2011	92	0	0	2	14	0	4	0	112
2012	80	0	1	1	15	0	3	0	100
2013	98	1	2	8	27	0	1	0	137
2014	95	1	2	14	24	0	9	0	145
2015	102	1	3	11	20	2	13	0	152
2016	89	2	6	14	14	4	9	0	138
2017	84	0	6	3	16	2	22	0	133
2018	86	1	6	3	15	4	23	0	138
2019	88	1	8	4	13	2	30	0	146
2020	93	1	6	6	12	2	26	0	146
2021	92	1	2	7	10	1	28	0	141
2022	98	1	0	7	13	1	36	0	156
2023	92	2	0	5	11	1	33	0	144
2024	81	2	2	6	13	2	34	0	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George H. Gilson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	110	7.0	15.7	5.5
1990	121	7.0	17.2	4.1
1991	121	6.5	18.6	8.3
1992	137	6.5	21.0	3.6
1993	154	6.5	23.7	3.2
1994	146	6.5	22.5	3.4
1995	138	6.8	20.3	7.2
1996	138	6.8	20.3	7.2
1997	153	6.8	22.5	14.4
1998	219	9.0	24.3	10.5
1999	227	9.2	24.7	5.7
2000	245	10.2	24.0	13.1
2001	159	5.5	28.9	11.3
2002	136	10.8	12.6	16.2
2003	136	10.8	12.6	16.2
2004	144	10.3	14.0	16
2005	137	12.1	11.3	52.6
2006	123	11.2	11.0	27.6
2007	111	9.3	11.9	32.4
2008	110	9.3	11.8	0
2009	105	8.6	12.2	0
2010	115	8.4	13.6	0
2011	112	8.4	13.2	0
2012	100	8.2	12.0	0
2013	137	10.2	13.4	0
2014	145	9.8	14.7	0
2015	152	11.0	13.8	32.2
2016	138	11.0	12.5	29.7
2017	133	11.9	11.1	32.3
2018	138	11.0	12.4	34.8
2019	146	12.1	12.0	37
2020	146	11.7	12.4	32.2
2021	141	11.1	12.7	n/a
2022	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	144	8.6	16.7	45.8
2024	140	9.7	14.4	43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George H. Gilson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	110	7.0	15.7	5.5
1990	121	7.0	17.2	4.1
1991	121	6.5	18.6	8.3
1992	137	6.5	21.0	3.6
1993	154	6.5	23.7	3.2
1994	146	6.5	22.5	3.4
1995	138	6.8	20.3	7.2
1996	138	6.8	20.3	7.2
1997	153	6.8	22.5	14.4
1998	219	9.0	24.3	10.5
1999	227	9.2	24.7	5.7
2000	245	10.2	24.0	13.1
2001	159	5.5	28.9	11.3
2002	136	10.8	12.6	16.2
2003	136	10.8	12.6	16.2
2004	144	10.3	14.0	16
2005	137	12.1	11.3	52.6
2006	123	11.2	11.0	27.6
2007	111	9.3	11.9	32.4
2008	110	9.3	11.8	0
2009	105	8.6	12.2	0
2010	115	8.4	13.6	0
2011	112	8.4	13.2	0
2012	100	8.2	12.0	0
2013	137	10.2	13.4	0
2014	145	9.8	14.7	0
2015	152	11.0	13.8	32.2
2016	138	11.0	12.5	29.7
2017	133	11.9	11.1	32.3
2018	138	11.0	12.4	34.8
2019	146	12.1	12.0	37
2020	146	11.7	12.4	32.2
2021	141	11.1	12.7	n/a
2022	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	144	8.6	16.7	45.8
2024	140	9.7	14.4	43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George H. Gilson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$775 (3.9%)	$18,853 (96.1%)	$19,627

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George H. Gilson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 92 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (George H. Gilson Middle School)	62.5	54.8	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Valdez City School District)	61.4	56.8	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (George H. Gilson Middle School)	62.5	54.8	7.7%
All Grades Science (Valdez City School District)	54.7	49.6	5%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	144	1.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	13	11	15.4%
Asian	8	0	100%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	88	92	4.5%
Two or More Races	30	33	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	45.8%	8.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)				STAR Mathematics (2024)				ASA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George H. Gilson Middle School	Public	6-8	357 Robe River Dr	Valdez	99686	Chugach Census Area	Valdez City School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 835-2244	140	10	14.4	43.6%	81 (57.9%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.3%)	2 (1.4%)	13 (9.3%)	2 (1.4%)	34 (24.3%)	50.5	48^th of 91 public middle schools	47.3%		63	33^rd of 92 public middle schools	64.1%	15	39.1	34.3	41.0	38.3	31.1	40.5	46.2	38.8	61.5	61.5	$19,627	$775	$18,853

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George H. Gilson Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio George H. Gilson Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on George H. Gilson Middle School

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