George H. Gilson Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valdez, Alaska 99686 · Valdez City School District
#10 of 31 middle schools in Alaska
#6616 of 15,369 nationally
About George H. Gilson Middle School
George H. Gilson Middle School is a public middle located in Valdez, in the Valdez City School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 143 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 10th of 31 ranked middle schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 143.
There are 3 schools in Valdez; George H. Gilson Middle School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George H. Gilson Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George H. Gilson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is George H. Gilson Middle School a good school?
George H. Gilson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 31 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George H. Gilson Middle School rank in Alaska?
George H. Gilson Middle School ranks #10 of 31 middle schools in Alaska and #6616 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George H. Gilson Middle School?
George H. Gilson Middle School had 143 students in 2025.
Is George H. Gilson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
George H. Gilson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George H. Gilson Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of George H. Gilson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.