Is Gaiser Middle School a good school?

Gaiser Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Gaiser Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended Gaiser Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Gaiser Middle School?

Students at Gaiser Middle School are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

Gaiser Middle School

Summary:

Gaiser Middle School is a public middle school in Vancouver, Washington, serving 763 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Vancouver School District, which is ranked 159 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gaiser Middle School consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.13% of Gaiser students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.06% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.14% to 69.33% over the past three school years. Gaiser Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of middle schools in Washington, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.

In contrast, the nearby Alki Middle School and Pleasant Valley Middle demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings compared to Gaiser Middle School. These schools serve student populations with lower percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients and more diverse racial/ethnic compositions, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to Gaiser's underperformance. The school's challenges in improving its academic performance and overall school quality indicate the need for a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3000 NE 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665-9262

(360) 313-3400

District: Vancouver School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
513^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,251

Feeder schools for Gaiser Middle School:

Elementary:	Harry S Truman Elementary School
	Sarah J Anderson Elementary
	Walnut Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.4%

Hispanic:

36.2%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gaiser Middle School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Vancouver School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaiser Middle School is 18.5. 3 middle schools in the Vancouver School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaiser Middle School is $17,251. 3 middle schools in the Vancouver School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaiser Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaiser Middle School 513^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Gaiser Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Vancouver School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vancouver School District 159^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	35.89	294^th	421	30.2%
2005	24.36	347^th	425	18.4%
2006	34.11	324^th	449	27.8%
2007	30.31	347^th	463	25.1%
2008	32.13	330^th	466	29.2%
2009	34.85	335^th	476	29.6%
2010	21.75	405^th	483	16.1%
2011	20.08	420^th	492	14.6%
2012	14.63	456^th	497	8.2%
2013	24.04	403^rd	498	19.1%
2015	33.63	299^th	445	32.8%
2016	31.65	308^th	443	30.5%
2017	31.30	309^th	435	29.0%
2018	26.99	328^th	437	24.9%
2019	18.66	439^th	512	14.3%
2021	17.09	452^nd	529	14.6%
2022	10.71	510^th	541	5.7%
2023	8.68	511^th	539	5.2%
2024	8.13	513^th	535	4.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	22.80	135^th	166	18.7%
2019	16.64	216^th	246	12.2%
2021	12.44	233^rd	250	6.8%
2022	8.83	249^th	257	3.1%
2023	5.75	237^th	244	2.9%
2024	11.85	230^th	243	5.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.35	130^th	268	51.5%
2019	12.91	228^th	231	1.3%
2021	18.96	199^th	210	5.2%
2023	10.71	166^th	167	0.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	22.16	292^nd	349	16.3%
2019	17.70	399^th	448	10.9%
2021	25.47	372^nd	458	18.8%
2022	12.04	456^th	475	4.0%
2023	7.70	459^th	463	0.9%
2024	6.95	451^st	455	0.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.76	20^th	59	66.1%
2022	33.83	25^th	33	24.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	30.60	266^th	376	29.3%
2019	19.65	383^rd	452	15.3%
2021	22.59	374^th	469	20.3%
2022	10.51	452^nd	479	5.6%
2023	8.99	439^th	464	5.4%
2024	7.66	447^th	464	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	20.84	304^th	371	18.1%
2019	17.66	397^th	453	12.4%
2021	14.52	422^nd	476	11.3%
2022	10.88	451^st	480	6.0%
2023	7.84	456^th	470	3.0%
2024	8.67	444^th	466	4.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	17.03	110^th	123	10.6%
2019	9.92	147^th	152	3.3%
2022	14.88	143^rd	161	11.2%
2023	28.64	102^nd	145	29.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.22	49^th	66	25.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	23.25	211^th	259	18.5%
2019	18.06	301^st	344	12.5%
2021	30.97	233^rd	353	34.0%
2022	12.41	342^nd	360	5.0%
2023	11.64	323^rd	336	3.9%
2024	11.56	331^st	344	3.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gaiser Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	25.19	255^th	325	21.5%
2019	19.46	404^th	470	14.0%
2021	13.28	444^th	480	7.5%
2022	9.20	472^nd	488	3.3%
2023	6.56	476^th	488	2.5%
2024	7.12	471^st	486	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Gaiser Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	481	10	17	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	519
1989	484	9	19	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	530
1990	520	5	18	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	558
1991	573	6	31	8	12	n/a	n/a	0	630
1992	615	12	25	11	20	n/a	n/a	0	683
1993	648	17	30	12	14	n/a	n/a	0	721
1994	706	35	44	17	12	n/a	n/a	0	814
1995	773	21	42	24	11	n/a	n/a	0	871
1996	773	21	42	24	11	n/a	n/a	0	871
1997	823	21	48	25	11	n/a	n/a	0	928
1998	898	29	45	33	19	n/a	n/a	0	1024
1999	888	44	47	37	25	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2000	845	34	44	45	18	n/a	n/a	0	986
2001	848	42	50	59	18	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2002	824	47	61	69	16	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2003	824	47	61	69	16	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2004	817	53	66	55	20	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2005	691	52	64	52	25	n/a	n/a	0	884
2006	625	49	44	55	23	n/a	n/a	1	797
2007	645	60	45	61	18	n/a	n/a	2	831
2008	638	44	38	81	13	n/a	n/a	6	820
2009	655	58	47	89	11	n/a	n/a	5	865
2010	623	61	53	95	17	n/a	n/a	8	857
2011	594	53	39	159	9	26	38	0	918
2012	589	46	36	181	5	15	48	0	920
2013	556	50	41	208	5	12	55	0	927
2014	548	37	34	215	1	15	59	0	909
2015	496	48	30	217	2	17	65	0	875
2016	493	51	28	248	3	21	63	0	907
2017	474	42	28	260	8	21	59	0	892
2018	442	35	34	290	7	20	59	0	887
2019	451	36	36	305	5	24	61	0	918
2020	424	37	33	323	6	22	76	0	921
2021	396	32	35	310	4	21	83	0	881
2022	350	32	26	276	4	19	67	0	774
2023	339	32	28	276	1	25	62	0	763

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 Gaiser Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	23.0	22.5	0
1989	530	23.0	23.0	n/a
1990	558	26.7	20.8	0
1991	630	26.6	23.6	n/a
1992	683	31.8	21.4	n/a
1993	721	34.2	21.1	n/a
1994	814	36.9	22.1	n/a
1995	871	41.5	21.0	n/a
1996	871	41.5	21.0	n/a
1997	928	42.8	21.7	n/a
1998	1024	48.3	21.2	n/a
1999	1041	45.7	22.8	n/a
2000	986	44.0	22.4	n/a
2001	1017	44.6	22.8	n/a
2002	1017	49.3	20.6	37.4
2003	1017	49.3	20.6	37.4
2004	1011	50.0	20.2	38.3
2005	884	50.0	17.7	38.5
2006	797	41.7	19.1	41.7
2007	831	39.5	21.0	46.4
2008	820	41.0	20.0	51.1
2009	865	41.0	21.1	51
2010	857	40.0	21.4	57.4
2011	918	44.0	20.8	55.9
2012	920	44.3	20.7	60.3
2013	927	45.7	20.2	63
2014	909	n/a	n/a	62.3
2015	875	42.0	20.8	61.8
2016	907	48.0	18.8	61.1
2017	892	45.4	19.6	58.3
2018	887	45.8	19.3	58.1
2019	918	46.4	19.7	59.2
2020	921	45.1	20.4	60.3
2021	881	45.5	19.3	59.1
2022	774	45.1	17.1	64.3
2023	763	41.0	18.5	69.3

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 Gaiser Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	23.0	22.5	0
1989	530	23.0	23.0	n/a
1990	558	26.7	20.8	0
1991	630	26.6	23.6	n/a
1992	683	31.8	21.4	n/a
1993	721	34.2	21.1	n/a
1994	814	36.9	22.1	n/a
1995	871	41.5	21.0	n/a
1996	871	41.5	21.0	n/a
1997	928	42.8	21.7	n/a
1998	1024	48.3	21.2	n/a
1999	1041	45.7	22.8	n/a
2000	986	44.0	22.4	n/a
2001	1017	44.6	22.8	n/a
2002	1017	49.3	20.6	37.4
2003	1017	49.3	20.6	37.4
2004	1011	50.0	20.2	38.3
2005	884	50.0	17.7	38.5
2006	797	41.7	19.1	41.7
2007	831	39.5	21.0	46.4
2008	820	41.0	20.0	51.1
2009	865	41.0	21.1	51
2010	857	40.0	21.4	57.4
2011	918	44.0	20.8	55.9
2012	920	44.3	20.7	60.3
2013	927	45.7	20.2	63
2014	909	n/a	n/a	62.3
2015	875	42.0	20.8	61.8
2016	907	48.0	18.8	61.1
2017	892	45.4	19.6	58.3
2018	887	45.8	19.3	58.1
2019	918	46.4	19.7	59.2
2020	921	45.1	20.4	60.3
2021	881	45.5	19.3	59.1
2022	774	45.1	17.1	64.3
2023	763	41.0	18.5	69.3

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.

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