Gray Middle School

Public 6-8

 205 E Magnolia St
       Groveland, FL  34736-2582


(352) 429-3322

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,882 Help


Students who attend Gray Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Lake High School

Feeder schools for Gray Middle School:

Elementary:    Groveland Elementary School
    Pine Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,148

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
White:
37.1%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Compare Details Gray Middle School ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.4. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gray Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), White (37.1%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gray Middle School is 18.6. 4 middle schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gray Middle School is $6,882, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Lake School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gray Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gray Middle School 845th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Gray Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 29th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gray Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.89 312th 593 47.4%
2005 44.04 365th 602 39.4%
2006 49.58 360th 675 46.7%
2007 54.46 358th 736 51.4%
2008 64.70 276th 740 62.7%
2009 68.39 258th 780 66.9%
2010 59.76 356th 839 57.6%
2011 61.62 357th 891 59.9%
2012 65.69 305th 897 66.0%
2013 50.49 480th 956 49.8%
2014 49.78 503rd 999 49.6%
2016 53.46 449th 997 55.0%
2017 55.42 451st 1031 56.3%
2018 55.27 446th 1035 56.9%
2019 54.61 490th 1099 55.4%
2021 44.42 631st 1136 44.5%
2022 37.48 710th 1148 38.2%
2023 30.40 841st 1177 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 24, 2019

Open Quote Staff is condescending and rude, the principal is clueless, and the teachers do not care. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gray Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 35 1 49 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1989 253 37 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 248 56 4 56 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1991 265 56 3 55 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 271 55 4 63 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1993 284 60 3 59 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 266 61 3 77 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 304 59 2 102 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 304 59 2 102 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 312 56 3 125 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 670 74 15 139 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1999 696 88 9 141 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2000 707 80 11 134 1 n/a n/a 0 933
2001 736 92 9 153 4 n/a n/a 0 994
2002 528 65 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2003 528 65 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2004 589 87 4 164 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2005 624 113 6 196 6 n/a n/a 0 945
2006 752 125 17 259 8 n/a n/a 0 1161
2007 771 154 25 296 10 n/a n/a 17 1273
2008 758 140 29 325 10 n/a n/a 19 1281
2009 606 117 20 255 9 n/a n/a 16 1023
2010 514 98 19 268 17 n/a n/a 29 945
2011 551 85 14 306 16 0 25 0 997
2012 509 87 19 337 5 1 30 0 988
2013 517 104 19 336 8 1 42 0 1027
2014 487 105 29 345 9 1 43 0 1019
2015 527 102 32 348 7 0 42 0 1058
2016 478 101 30 367 8 0 34 0 1018
2017 452 92 27 360 7 0 36 0 974
2018 446 103 24 379 8 0 33 0 993
2019 435 99 25 385 6 0 35 0 985
2020 432 106 26 406 8 0 35 0 1013
2021 365 115 25 350 10 0 35 0 900
2022 465 192 29 474 14 3 43 0 1220
2023 426 182 23 462 11 7 37 0 1148

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 Gray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 21.0 15.6 48.3
1989 343 19.0 18.0 48.7
1990 364 19.0 19.1 42.6
1991 380 22.0 17.2 53.4
1992 394 21.0 18.7 39.1
1993 406 22.0 18.5 45.8
1994 407 25.0 16.3 52.6
1995 467 25.0 18.7 49.7
1996 467 25.0 18.7 49.7
1997 498 27.0 18.4 54
1998 898 46.0 19.5 31.8
1999 934 49.0 19.1 37
2000 933 52.0 17.9 33.4
2001 994 48.0 20.7 32.7
2002 726 35.0 20.7 43.1
2003 726 35.0 20.7 43.1
2004 845 36.0 23.5 36.9
2005 945 60.0 15.8 43
2006 1161 71.0 16.4 38.7
2007 1273 75.0 17.0 38.7
2008 1281 81.0 15.8 40.4
2009 1023 66.5 16.8 44.6
2010 945 54.0 17.5 51.1
2011 997 56.0 17.8 57.4
2012 988 54.0 18.2 59.6
2013 1027 56.0 18.3 61.3
2014 1019 58.0 17.5 60.8
2015 1058 60.0 17.6 33.8
2016 1018 63.0 16.1 61
2017 974 62.0 15.7 62.4
2018 993 62.0 16.0 65.7
2019 985 53.4 18.4 48.3
2020 1013 53.0 19.1 43.5
2021 900 50.0 18.0 42.1
2022 1220 58.0 21.0 44.5
2023 1148 61.5 18.6 47.3

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 Gray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 21.0 15.6 48.3
1989 343 19.0 18.0 48.7
1990 364 19.0 19.1 42.6
1991 380 22.0 17.2 53.4
1992 394 21.0 18.7 39.1
1993 406 22.0 18.5 45.8
1994 407 25.0 16.3 52.6
1995 467 25.0 18.7 49.7
1996 467 25.0 18.7 49.7
1997 498 27.0 18.4 54
1998 898 46.0 19.5 31.8
1999 934 49.0 19.1 37
2000 933 52.0 17.9 33.4
2001 994 48.0 20.7 32.7
2002 726 35.0 20.7 43.1
2003 726 35.0 20.7 43.1
2004 845 36.0 23.5 36.9
2005 945 60.0 15.8 43
2006 1161 71.0 16.4 38.7
2007 1273 75.0 17.0 38.7
2008 1281 81.0 15.8 40.4
2009 1023 66.5 16.8 44.6
2010 945 54.0 17.5 51.1
2011 997 56.0 17.8 57.4
2012 988 54.0 18.2 59.6
2013 1027 56.0 18.3 61.3
2014 1019 58.0 17.5 60.8
2015 1058 60.0 17.6 33.8
2016 1018 63.0 16.1 61
2017 974 62.0 15.7 62.4
2018 993 62.0 16.0 65.7
2019 985 53.4 18.4 48.3
2020 1013 53.0 19.1 43.5
2021 900 50.0 18.0 42.1
2022 1220 58.0 21.0 44.5
2023 1148 61.5 18.6 47.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gray Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $191 (2.7%) $6,901 (97.3%) $7,092
2019 $332 (4.8%) $6,625 (95.2%) $6,957
2020 $213 (3.0%) $6,876 (97.0%) $7,089
2021 $736 (9.3%) $7,175 (90.7%) $7,910
2022 $844 (12.3%) $6,038 (87.7%) $6,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gray Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 841st of 1177 Middle schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)4643
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5251
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)4933
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5349
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)4438
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4946
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)6148
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5852
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)6140
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)5918
 41%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake)3934
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Gray Middle School)6132
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Lake)4944
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Gray Middle School)7155
 16%
   End of Course Civics (Lake)7167
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gray Middle School)9469
 25%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)5353
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9851148
 16.5%
African American99182
 83.8%
American Indian611
 83.3%
Asian2523
 8%
Hispanic385462
 20%
Pacific Islander07
White435426
 2.1%
Two or More Races3537
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%47.3%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gray Middle School

Students who attend Gray Middle School usually go on to attend South Lake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,148 students attended Gray Middle School.

Gray Middle School ranks 845th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Gray Middle School are 40% Hispanic, 37% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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