GCMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
GCMS Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 school district, located in Gibson City, IL with about 227 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, GCMS Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GCMS Middle School, located at 316 E 19th St in Gibson City, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school community emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage with a comprehensive curriculum while participating in various extracurricular activities that foster teamwork and personal growth.
Beyond academics, GCMS Middle School plays a vital role in the smaller, tight-knit community of Gibson City. By leveraging its position within the district, the school aims to maintain high standards of student achievement and character development. With its dedicated staff and focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school, GCMS Middle School functions as a cornerstone for local families, prioritizing student success and community involvement in a structured and encouraging academic setting.
For more information, contact GCMS Middle School at (217) 784-8731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gibson City, IL 60936-2008
(217) 784-8731
GCMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gibson City, IL with about 227 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
- Total Students:
- 227
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 227 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GCMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.