GCMS Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gibson City, Illinois 60936 · Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
#182 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#5723 of 15,369 nationally
About GCMS Middle School
GCMS Middle School is a public middle located in Gibson City, in the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 211 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 182nd of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 211.
There are 3 schools in Gibson City; GCMS Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 GCMS Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near GCMS Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Indian Creek Middle School
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Midland Middle School
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Monmouth-Roseville Jr High Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is GCMS Middle School a good school?
GCMS Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #182 of 670 in Illinois. 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 GCMS Middle School rank in Illinois?
GCMS Middle School ranks #182 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #5723 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend GCMS Middle School?
GCMS Middle School had 211 students in 2025.
Is GCMS Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
GCMS Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near GCMS Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of GCMS Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.