Gilbert Middle School

Gilbert Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 404 students. Located in Gilbert, Iowa, the school is part of the Gilbert Community School District, which is ranked 2 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilbert Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the state averages, some reaching over 90% proficiency. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.5% to 23.4% over the past few years, lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, Gilbert Middle School has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 17, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 13.3 to 15.1.

While Gilbert Middle School has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance, ranking among the top middle schools in Iowa for several consecutive years, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.6% to 11.88%, is in stark contrast to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 16.14% to 38%. This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent population, which could contribute to its academic success. However, this raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in the community.