Gilbert Middle School

Summary:

Gilbert Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 409 students. Located in Gilbert, Iowa, the school is part of the Gilbert Community School District, which is ranked 2 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilbert Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, with over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP tests. The school has a relatively diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with representation from African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. Gilbert Middle School also spends approximately $12,292 per student, which is higher than the spending levels of the nearby schools, and has a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 16.1 to 17.4 over the past 3 years.

While Gilbert Middle School consistently outperforms the nearby schools in academic metrics, some of the other schools, such as Roland-Story Middle School and Ballard Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are highly ranked in the state. The racial makeup and socioeconomic diversity of the student populations vary significantly among the nearby schools, with Gilbert Middle School having a higher percentage of white students and a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to some of the other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105

(515) 232-0540

District: Gilbert Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,292

Students who attend Gilbert Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gilbert High School

Feeder schools for Gilbert Middle School:

Elementary:	Gilbert Elementary School
	Gilbert Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Asian:

5.2%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilbert Middle School ranks better than 99.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Asian (5.2%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilbert Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Gilbert Middle School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilbert Middle School is $12,292.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gilbert Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Middle School 2^nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Gilbert Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gilbert Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Community School District 2^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilbert Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	92.81	1^st	349	99.7%
2013	94.03	1^st	350	99.7%
2014	93.62	1^st	337	99.7%
2015	94.70	2^nd	349	99.4%
2016	91.38	2^nd	343	99.4%
2017	94.81	1^st	327	99.7%
2018	91.07	3^rd	318	99.1%
2019	96.06	1^st	342	99.7%
2021	91.16	5^th	324	98.5%
2022	91.73	4^th	337	98.8%
2023	90.94	5^th	334	98.5%
2024	92.25	2^nd	337	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gilbert Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	296	7	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	320
2008	314	9	13	12	0	n/a	n/a	348
2009	338	8	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	377
2010	332	5	8	16	0	0	10	371
2011	363	4	9	12	0	1	14	403
2012	366	3	8	10	0	1	20	408
2013	383	0	9	15	2	0	17	426
2014	287	0	8	11	1	0	13	320
2015	301	0	4	11	1	0	14	331
2016	310	2	11	9	2	0	10	344
2017	336	2	12	10	2	0	12	374
2018	342	1	17	13	3	0	7	383
2019	342	1	13	18	4	0	5	383
2020	335	5	9	19	3	0	8	379
2021	321	4	13	23	4	1	6	372
2022	352	9	18	21	1	0	7	408
2023	352	9	18	21	0	0	9	409
2024	340	10	21	19	0	0	14	404

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 Gilbert Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	320	21.3	15.0	6.3
2008	348	22.5	15.5	4
2009	377	24.3	15.5	6.9
2010	371	27.3	13.5	10.8
2011	403	21.2	18.9	8.9
2012	408	25.8	15.7	10.5
2013	426	26.7	15.9	9.9
2014	320	21.0	15.1	9.1
2015	331	21.0	15.7	6
2016	344	20.0	17.2	9
2017	374	21.5	17.3	9.1
2018	383	19.6	19.5	7.3
2019	383	21.1	18.1	8.4
2020	379	20.6	18.3	9.2
2021	372	21.3	17.4	7.3
2022	408	23.9	17.0	7.6
2023	409	25.3	16.1	7.8
2024	404	26.3	15.3	11.9

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 Gilbert Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	320	21.3	15.0	6.3
2008	348	22.5	15.5	4
2009	377	24.3	15.5	6.9
2010	371	27.3	13.5	10.8
2011	403	21.2	18.9	8.9
2012	408	25.8	15.7	10.5
2013	426	26.7	15.9	9.9
2014	320	21.0	15.1	9.1
2015	331	21.0	15.7	6
2016	344	20.0	17.2	9
2017	374	21.5	17.3	9.1
2018	383	19.6	19.5	7.3
2019	383	21.1	18.1	8.4
2020	379	20.6	18.3	9.2
2021	372	21.3	17.4	7.3
2022	408	23.9	17.0	7.6
2023	409	25.3	16.1	7.8
2024	404	26.3	15.3	11.9

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 Gilbert Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$237 (1.9%)	$12,056 (98.1%)	$12,292

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilbert Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 5^th of 334 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Middle School)	96.3	89.9	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Community School District)	96.3	89.9	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Middle School)	91.7	90.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Community School District)	91.7	90.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Middle School)	94.2	94.1	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Community School District)	94.2	94.1	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Middle School)	95.6	88.2	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Community School District)	95.6	88.2	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Middle School)	94.1	95.3	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert Community School District)	94.1	95.3	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Middle School)	95.6	91.5	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert Community School District)	95.6	91.5	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	383	409	6.8%
African American	1	9	800%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	13	18	38.5%
Hispanic	18	21	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	342	352	2.9%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.4%	7.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Gilbert Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP 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	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gilbert Middle School	Public	6-8	201 E. Mathews	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-0540	404	26	15.3	11.9%	340 (84.2%)	10 (2.5%)	19 (4.7%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	92.3	2^nd of 337 public middle schools	99.4%		90.9	5^th of 334 public middle schools	98.5%	3		96.8	95.7	95.5		94.5	87.8	90.2		91.7	$12,292	$237	$12,056
Ames Middle School	Public	6-8	3915 Mortensen Road	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2400	1,032	68	15.1	32.8%	649 (62.9%)	111 (10.8%)	120 (11.6%)	74 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (7.2%)	55.5	169^th of 337 public middle schools	49.9%		55.2	175^th of 334 public middle schools	47.6%	6		73.3	79.2	78.4		75.6	72.9	78.4		71.6	$11,412	$258	$11,154
Roland-Story Middle School	Public	5-8	206 S Main St	Roland	50236	Story County	Roland-Story Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 388-4348	300	20	14.7	16.7%	264 (88.0%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	91.1	3^rd of 337 public middle schools	99.1%		82.8	23^rd of 334 public middle schools	93.1%	20	76.9	91.8	95.6	96.9	79.5	91.8	86.7	92.2	69.2	89.1	$10,323	$139	$10,183
Nevada Middle School	Public	5-8	1035 15th St	Nevada	50201	Story County	Nevada Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 382-2751	421	30	14.1	38.0%	340 (80.8%)	4 (1.0%)	49 (11.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	67.9	104^th of 337 public middle schools	69.1%		65.6	108^th of 334 public middle schools	67.7%	4	82.5	80.0	90.2	85.7	87.5	73.9	87.3	75.0	75.0	70.5	$12,308	$518	$11,790
Boone Middle School	Public	5-8	1640 1st	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 433-0020	585	42	13.8	33.7%	512 (87.5%)	12 (2.1%)	37 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	45.7	214^th of 337 public middle schools	36.5%		42.1	223^rd of 334 public middle schools	33.2%	9	53.4	61.7	78.2	85.3	63.2	70.3	67.1	72.5	48.9	65.3	$12,674	$334	$12,339
Ballard Middle School	Public	6-8	509 N Main Ave	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2815	409	29	14.3	16.1%	367 (89.7%)	7 (1.7%)	22 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	71	80^th of 337 public middle schools	76.3%		76.5	53^rd of 334 public middle schools	84.1%	27		93.0	78.5	82.6		93.0	80.0	81.9		68.5	$13,142	$46	$13,096
Madrid Junior High School	Public	6-8	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	149	11	13.3	23.5%	135 (90.6%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	63.6	125^th of 337 public middle schools	62.9%		65.6	107^th of 334 public middle schools	68.0%	18		91.1	95.2	82.7		71.1	88.1	71.2		59.6	$11,710	$73	$11,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbert Middle School

What district is Gilbert Middle School in?

Gilbert Community School District

What high school do graduates of Gilbert Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gilbert Middle School usually go on to attend Gilbert High School

How many students attend Gilbert Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Gilbert Middle School.

Is Gilbert Middle School a good school?

Yes! Gilbert Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 337 Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gilbert Middle School?

Students at Gilbert Middle School are 84% White, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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