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George H. Gilson Middle School

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George H. Gilson Middle School ranks 51 st of 94 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 94 Alaska Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Alaska middle schools

Summary

George H. Gilson Middle School is a public middle school located in Valdez, Alaska, serving 140 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Valdez City School District, which is ranked 4 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, George H. Gilson Middle School has shown a mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in Science were higher than the state average, its English Language Arts proficiency was lower than both the state and district averages. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state but lower than the district. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with some years showing stronger results and others weaker.

One of the school's strengths is its ability to support the academic success of specific student groups. Female students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have consistently outperformed their peers at the school. Additionally, the school has been particularly successful in supporting migrant students, who have ranked in the top 10% of Alaska middle schools in recent years. The school's relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes may contribute to its ability to address the unique needs of these student populations, but the impact on overall academic performance is less clear.

143

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,627

Per pupil spending ?

35%

Free/discounted lunch ?

357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686

(907) 835-2244

District: Valdez City School District

Students who attend George H. Gilson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valdez High School

Feeder schools for George H. Gilson Middle School:

Elementary:

Hermon Hutchens Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Two or more races:

21.0%

American Indian:

9.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 41st percentile in 2022 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (40% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 41st-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg47%

Alaska avg33%

51^st of 94

Alaska public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 24Valdez City School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	51 of 94	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.5	48 of 91	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.0	33 of 92	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.1	56 of 95	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.8	24 of 84	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	59.8	40 of 99	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.7	30 of 96	68.8%	★★★★☆
2017	44.3	51 of 88	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.2	53 of 151	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	83.9	11 of 138	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	85.4	10 of 136	92.6%	★★★★★
2012	87.3	7 of 135	94.8%	★★★★★
2011	89.4	5 of 133	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	85.6	7 of 136	94.9%	★★★★★
2009	87.3	5 of 131	96.2%	★★★★★
2008	89.2	3 of 132	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	81.3	17 of 128	86.7%	★★★★☆
2006	75.9	31 of 132	76.5%	★★★★☆
2005	80.5	20 of 138	85.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	32 of 72	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	19 of 69	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	9 of 66	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	50.1	28 of 66	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.7	19 of 57	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.3	36 of 74	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	17 of 51	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	17 of 54	68.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	12 of 55	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	7 of 43	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	7 of 43	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.8	26 of 64	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	47 of 68	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.0	46 of 72	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.1	41 of 72	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.4	36 of 68	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.8	15 of 62	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	29 of 73	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	55.6	7 of 20	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.3	2 of 20	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	70.2	2 of 12	83.3%	★★★★★
2019	60.9	7 of 24	70.8%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2019	47.2	12 of 20	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	76.6	4 of 30	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	47.4	14 of 31	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.1	11 of 31	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.1	11 of 28	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	8 of 30	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	59.4	10 of 34	70.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	50 of 70	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.3	37 of 74	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	23 of 75	69.3%	★★★★☆
2022	42.2	43 of 69	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.6	25 of 58	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.4	35 of 72	51.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile+41 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+21 vs school

Migrant (2024)65th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2025)56th percentile+10 vs school

Military Connected (2019)40th percentile-20 vs school

Male (2025)31st percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?

Science50%+12 vs state

Mathematics46%+13 vs state

English Language Arts31%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)				STAR Mathematics (2025)				ASA Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	143	9	15.5	35.0%	90 (62.9%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.6%)	1 (0.7%)	13 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (21.0%)	46.7	51^st of 94 public middle schools	45.7%		50.5	48^th of 91 public middle schools	47.3%	3	35.6	28.9	27.8	31.0	37.0	51.1	50.0	45.7	50.0	50.0	$19,627	$775	$18,853

Frequently Asked Questions about George H. Gilson Middle School

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

How many students attend George H. Gilson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 143 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 63% White, 21% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 6% Hispanic.

Is George H. Gilson Middle School a good school?

George H. Gilson Middle School ranks 51^st of 94 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is George H. Gilson Middle School in?

Valdez City School District

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