Very Good
#647 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Gcms Middle School
Middle School · Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 · Gibson City, IL
A Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
316 E 19th St, Gibson City, IL 60936
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gcms Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gcms Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,952
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gcms Middle School is listed in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gcms Middle School
Gcms Middle School is a public middle school in Gibson City, IL, part of Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5, serving approximately 214 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gcms Middle School
What grades does Gcms Middle School serve?
Gcms Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gcms Middle School?
Gcms Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gcms Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gcms Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gcms Middle School rank in IL?
Gcms Middle School ranks #647 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gcms Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gcms Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gcms Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gcms Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gcms Middle School a charter school?
No, Gcms Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gcms Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gcms Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gcms Middle School?
43.5% of students at Gcms Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (217) 784-8731
- Area population (ZIP 60936)
- 4,260
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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