GATE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gate City Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Scott County Public Schools school district, located in Gate City, VA with about 487 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Gate City Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Gate City Middle School, located in the town of Gate City, Virginia, serves as a vital educational hub within the Scott County Public Schools district. Situated on Harry Fry Drive, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its academic program focuses on fostering intellectual growth and personal development, preparing students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character building.
Beyond its academic offerings, Gate City Middle School is known for its commitment to the local community and the success of its student body. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports, which help to instill a sense of school pride and teamwork. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Gate City Middle at (276) 386-6065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
http://scott.k12.va.us./gcms/
GATE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gate City, VA with about 487 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scott County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 487
- Teachers:
- 37.59
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 487 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.