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#2594 of 2,648 schools in NC
W P Grier Middle School
Middle School · Gaston County Schools · Gastonia, NC
A Gaston County Schools middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1622 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Math 26% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W P Grier Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W P Grier Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gastonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,524
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,940 | Compare → |
| York Chester MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Holbrook MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 786 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #55 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
W P Grier Middle School is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W P Grier Middle School
W P Grier Middle School is a public middle school in Gastonia, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,594 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W P Grier Middle School
What grades does W P Grier Middle School serve?
W P Grier Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W P Grier Middle School?
W P Grier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W P Grier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W P Grier Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W P Grier Middle School rank in NC?
W P Grier Middle School ranks #2,594 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is W P Grier Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W P Grier Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 W P Grier Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W P Grier Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W P Grier Middle School a charter school?
No, W P Grier Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W P Grier Middle School a Title I school?
No, W P Grier Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W P Grier Middle School?
98.8% of students at W P Grier 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
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9604
- Area population (ZIP 28054)
- 39,493
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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