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GCMS Middle School

Summary:

GCMS Middle School is a public middle school located in Gibson City, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 district, which is ranked 240 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GCMS Middle School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 58.3%, compared to the state average of 41.2%. Similarly, the school's Science proficiency rate was 66.1%, significantly higher than the state's 53.2%. The school also has strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools for both male and female students in ELA and Mathematics, and in the top 10% for its low-income students in 2022-2023. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% in 2023-2024 is below the state average of 18.9%, it has been increasing in recent years and may warrant further investigation and intervention.

Compared to nearby middle schools, GCMS Middle School outperforms many of them in academic metrics. For example, in 2023-2024, GCMS Middle School's ELA proficiency rate of 58.3% was significantly higher than the nearby Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School (64.3%) and Prairie Central Junior High School (39.4%). Additionally, GCMS Middle School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools for most of that time period, suggesting a strong and stable educational program.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 316 E 19th St
       Gibson City, IL  60936-2008

(217) 784-8731

District: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,481 Help


Students who attend GCMS Middle School usually attend:

High:    GCMS High School

Feeder schools for GCMS Middle School:

Elementary:    GCMS Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details GCMS Middle School ranks better than 70.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at GCMS Middle School is $16,481.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GCMS Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks GCMS Middle School 398th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See GCMS Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 240th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for GCMS Middle School

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Rank History for all students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.54 340th 1185 71.3%
2004 88.31 89th 1204 92.6%
2005 82.64 177th 1209 85.4%
2006 74.32 319th 1272 74.9%
2007 75.55 281st 1287 78.2%
2008 79.93 205th 1293 84.1%
2009 79.89 206th 1318 84.4%
2010 75.72 300th 1327 77.4%
2011 81.13 171st 1344 87.3%
2012 80.25 202nd 1365 85.2%
2013 79.15 246th 1367 82.0%
2014 83.01 178th 1322 86.5%
2015 75.46 256th 1302 80.3%
2016 82.88 173rd 1294 86.6%
2017 82.89 187th 1293 85.5%
2018 80.50 208th 1293 83.9%
2019 73.53 305th 1356 77.5%
2021 65.01 337th 1241 72.8%
2022 72.00 312th 1369 77.2%
2023 82.70 191st 1367 86.0%
2024 64.57 398th 1363 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.06 125th 602 79.2%
2019 54.75 216th 792 72.7%
2022 27.32 635th 781 18.7%
2023 62.45 197th 805 75.5%
2024 36.52 451st 802 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.67 107th 1161 90.8%
2019 73.06 211th 1217 82.7%
2021 68.09 183rd 1019 82.0%
2022 67.54 254th 1221 79.2%
2023 81.26 123rd 1234 90.0%
2024 59.52 382nd 1219 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.79 207th 1226 83.1%
2019 73.80 286th 1276 77.6%
2021 52.86 409th 1017 59.8%
2022 69.85 306th 1286 76.2%
2023 79.90 204th 1275 84.0%
2024 62.27 395th 1251 68.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.61 62nd 674 90.8%
2024 42.94 292nd 639 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.79 207th 1223 83.1%
2019 72.07 291st 1296 77.5%
2021 69.56 243rd 1048 76.8%
2022 70.27 293rd 1286 77.2%
2023 80.34 190th 1292 85.3%
2024 63.25 380th 1264 69.9%
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Rank History for White students at GCMS Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 252nd 889 71.7%
2019 55.44 377th 905 58.3%
2021 51.95 354th 813 56.5%
2022 56.18 356th 898 60.4%
2023 72.60 194th 895 78.3%
2024 47.97 442nd 875 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, 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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for GCMS Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 221 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 250 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 250 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 252 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 233 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 229 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 245 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2001 245 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2002 220 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 220 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 231 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 232 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 2 241
2006 257 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 1 265
2007 248 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 251 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 254
2009 230 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 2 242
2010 219 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 1 225
2011 233 4 2 1 0 0 2 0 242
2012 247 2 1 2 0 0 7 0 259
2013 256 2 2 2 0 0 6 0 268
2014 247 1 2 2 0 0 10 0 262
2015 246 0 2 1 0 0 12 0 261
2016 215 2 2 2 0 0 11 0 232
2017 204 1 2 2 0 0 12 0 221
2018 206 1 2 5 0 0 13 0 227
2019 207 1 2 9 0 0 11 0 230
2020 200 1 2 9 0 0 11 0 223
2021 189 0 3 6 0 0 12 0 210
2022 187 4 2 5 0 0 8 0 206
2023 180 4 4 14 0 0 6 0 208

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 GCMS Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 227 10.0 22.7 n/a
1995 255 12.0 21.3 n/a
1996 255 12.0 21.3 n/a
1997 258 12.8 20.2 n/a
1998 237 13.0 18.2 n/a
1999 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2000 250 13.0 19.2 n/a
2001 249 12.2 20.4 n/a
2002 228 16.4 13.9 22.4
2003 228 16.4 13.9 22.4
2004 243 17.0 14.3 24.7
2005 241 17.0 14.2 29.3
2006 265 17.0 15.6 28.4
2007 252 16.0 15.8 27.8
2008 254 15.0 16.9 27.4
2009 242 17.3 14.0 29.2
2010 225 17.7 12.7 28.6
2011 242 17.7 13.6 38.4
2012 259 17.8 14.5 33.2
2013 268 29.2 9.1 38.1
2014 262 19.0 13.7 39.3
2015 261 21.0 12.4 40.2
2016 232 22.0 10.5 34.1
2017 221 20.0 11.0 35.7
2018 227 19.0 11.9 41.9
2019 230 20.0 11.5 41.7
2020 223 21.3 10.4 41.3
2021 210 n/a n/a n/a
2022 206 20.3 10.1 38.8
2023 208 21.0 9.9 44.2

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 GCMS Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 227 10.0 22.7 n/a
1995 255 12.0 21.3 n/a
1996 255 12.0 21.3 n/a
1997 258 12.8 20.2 n/a
1998 237 13.0 18.2 n/a
1999 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2000 250 13.0 19.2 n/a
2001 249 12.2 20.4 n/a
2002 228 16.4 13.9 22.4
2003 228 16.4 13.9 22.4
2004 243 17.0 14.3 24.7
2005 241 17.0 14.2 29.3
2006 265 17.0 15.6 28.4
2007 252 16.0 15.8 27.8
2008 254 15.0 16.9 27.4
2009 242 17.3 14.0 29.2
2010 225 17.7 12.7 28.6
2011 242 17.7 13.6 38.4
2012 259 17.8 14.5 33.2
2013 268 29.2 9.1 38.1
2014 262 19.0 13.7 39.3
2015 261 21.0 12.4 40.2
2016 232 22.0 10.5 34.1
2017 221 20.0 11.0 35.7
2018 227 19.0 11.9 41.9
2019 230 20.0 11.5 41.7
2020 223 21.3 10.4 41.3
2021 210 n/a n/a n/a
2022 206 20.3 10.1 38.8
2023 208 21.0 9.9 44.2

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%25.3%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%62.9%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202199.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%100.0%99.1%100.0%98.6%
202299.5%97.6%97.6%97.6%99.0%97.6%99.5%99.5%
202399.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.6%98.6%99.5%98.1%
2024100.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.5%99.5%100.0%99.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for GCMS Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (6.3%) $10,560 (93.7%) $11,276
2020 $1,583 (13.3%) $10,338 (86.7%) $11,921
2021 $1,369 (9.1%) $13,593 (90.9%) $14,962
2022 $1,369 (9.1%) $13,593 (90.9%) $14,962
2023 $1,110 (6.0%) $17,460 (94.0%) $18,570
2024 $832 (5.0%) $15,650 (95.0%) $16,481

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GCMS Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 191st of 1367 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (GCMS Middle School)5756.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)5756.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (GCMS Middle School)29.225.6
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)29.225.6
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (GCMS Middle School)5050.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)5050.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (GCMS Middle School)28.435.4
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)28.435.4
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (GCMS Middle School)58.675.4
 16.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)58.675.4
 16.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (GCMS Middle School)47.545.6
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)47.545.6
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (GCMS Middle School)56.476.8
 20.4%
   8th Grade Science (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5)56.476.8
 20.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students230208
 9.6%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White207180
 13%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%44.2%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about GCMS Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended GCMS Middle School.

GCMS Middle School ranks 398th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at GCMS Middle School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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