Stanley Middle

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/stanley

670 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stanley Middle School, located at 317 Hovis Road in Stanley, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving the Gaston County School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of the middle school years. The school serves grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.

The school’s programs are structured to offer a balance of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. By leveraging resources provided by Gaston County Schools, Stanley Middle aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools for success as they transition into high school. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development and local extracurricular involvement.

670

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	110
Black	77
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
447 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
110 (16.4 %)
Black
77 (11.5 %)
Two or More
28 (4.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9600
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/stanley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	599
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 203

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 240